Assistant Store Manager - Fareham Westbury (N102965)
Salary: £37.50 hrs per week; Weeks start Sun 09:30 - 16:30; Mon 09:00 - 17:30; Wed 09:00 - 17:30; Thu 09:00 - 17:30; Fri 09:00 - 17:30.
Join us as an Assistant Store Manager at Next.
Job Description
To be an effective Assistant Store Manager, you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team to be their best. Every day will be varied, fast paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding.
Responsibilities
* Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team to be at their best, and stepping up to cover the store when needed.
* Create an atmosphere where delivering amazing service, achieving performance targets and accurate stock processes is at the core of everything you do, in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient and safe.
* Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all operational and commercial activities by working alongside the team.
* Ensure communication is up to date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs.
Qualifications and Experience
* You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit.
* You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know‑how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers.
* A team player who works at their best in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment. You adapt to change quickly and can successfully bring the rest of the team on board with the new objectives.
* A great communicator and able to work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure – always realistic with your expectations of others.
* Confidently problem‑solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward.
* Experienced in leading and coaching a high‑performing team and effectively dealing with people issues.
* An effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload.
Benefits
* Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results.
* 25 % off most Next, Made, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria’s Secret products purchased through Next.
* 10 % off most partner brands (up to 15 % off branded beauty).
* Sharesave Scheme.
* 60 % off a generous optional working wardrobe allowance.
* Early VIP access to sale stock.
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform.
* Access to staff shops and digital GP and other health and wellbeing services.
* Life assurance and support for family health plans.
* Financial wellbeing tools.
* Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only).
* Direct to Work – discount online and in‑store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store.
* Support networks and wellness hub with discounted gym memberships.
Equal Employment Opportunity
In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not typically considered for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to Home Office skill level requirements not being met.
Application Process
Press the apply button to start your application. Initial consideration will be based on your skills and experience. If you match our criteria we will contact you to arrange a telephone or video interview to learn more about you and your job history. Following that, an in‑store assessment may be scheduled. You must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the last six months.
What Next
We support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. If you need support due to disability or long‑term condition, contact careers@next.co.uk with subject “Workplace Adjustments” or call 0116 429 8726.
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