Store Manager - Cookstown (N108629)
Location: Cookstown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Working hours: 38.75 hrs per week – 9:15 – 18:00 Mon, Tue, Sat; 12:00 – 20:30 Thu; 9:15 – 17:45 Fri. Flexible working options available.
Job Description
As Store Manager you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets by inspiring and leading your team. Your role will be fast‑paced, varied and rewarding, with a strong focus on people – coaching, motivating and developing a high‑performing team. Next will invest in your personal development from day one.
Responsibilities
* Lead and inspire your team to achieve their best.
* Create an environment where excellent service, performance targets and accurate stock processes are central.
* Lead all operational and commercial activities with a hands‑on approach.
* Collaborate with the area team, reporting to the Area Manager to drive brand growth and add value through opportunity identification.
* Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date communication to meet business needs.
Qualifications
* Passionate about customers, people and products; energy and teamwork that creates a great working atmosphere.
* Exceptional commercial understanding and ability to create a fantastic shopping experience.
* Results‑driven, adaptable and capable of bringing the team on board with new objectives.
* Strong communicator, calm and approachable under pressure, realistic in setting expectations.
* Problem‑solving skills, sound business decisions, challenging processes and innovating ideas.
* Experienced in leading and coaching a high‑performing team and handling people issues.
* Effective multitasker, able to plan, organise and prioritise workload.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and incentives for performance.
* Employees’ discounts on Next, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria’s Secret products.
* Partner brand discounts up to 15% and a Branded Beauty discount.
* Sharesave scheme.
* Generous working wardrobe allowance.
* Early VIP access to sale stock and digital GP & wellbeing services.
* Life assurance and other health plan options.
* Financial wellbeing tools, apprenticeships (England stores only) and direct‑to‑work perks.
* Support networks and flexible gym memberships through Wellhub.
Work Authorization
In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates must 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. Candidates should confirm their own right to work options before applying.
Application Process
Apply via the Next portal. After selection, you will be contacted for a telephone/video interview followed by an in‑store assessment. Applicants who have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role within 6 months are not eligible.
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