Job Category: Next Stores
Job Description:
SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 38.75 hrs p/w; Mon 09:00 - 17:15; Tue 09:00 - 17:15; Thu 09:00 - 17:15; Fri 11:45 - 20:00; Sat 09:00 - 17:15
To be a successful Sales Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding customer service and achieve performance targets. Every day will be varied, fast-paced, challenging but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of what we do, so your experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a team will be crucial to your success. We invest in your personal development from day one, and flexible working options are available.
About the Role:
* Support the Store management team across all product areas, back of house, and store operations when needed.
* Manage a team to deliver excellent service and accurate stock processes in a commercial, operationally efficient, and safe environment where targets are met.
* Create an atmosphere that supports, motivates, and inspires your team to perform at their best.
* Demonstrate a hands-on approach for all commercial and operational activities by working alongside the team.
* Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate to meet business needs.
You are passionate about our customers, our people, and our products. Your energetic approach inspires and motivates others, creating a positive working atmosphere and team spirit. You possess exceptional commercial understanding to create a fantastic shopping experience, work well in a results-driven, fast-paced environment, adapt quickly to change, and communicate effectively at all levels. You stay calm under pressure, are realistic in your expectations, and can problem-solve, make sound decisions, challenge processes, and generate innovative ideas. You are confident in handling people issues and can plan, organise, and prioritise your workload effectively.
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will need to evidence their right to work in the UK before employment. This role is not typically sponsored under the Skilled Worker route due to skill level requirements. Candidates are encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
What's Next:
Press the apply button to start your application. We will review your skills and experience, and if you match our criteria, we will contact you for a telephone or video interview. The next stage may include an in-store assessment. You must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role within the last 6 months.
About Us:
Next is a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and market leader in Kidswear, with over 500 stores and an online platform serving over 70 countries worldwide.
Benefits and Team Perks:
* Competitive rewards for excellent performance
* 25% off most Next, Lipsy, Gap, Victoria's Secret products
* 10% off partner brands & up to 15% off beauty products
* Sharesave Scheme
* 75% off a work wardrobe allowance (minimum 6-week contract)
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Exclusive deals from over 3,500 retailers
* Discounts at Staff Shops
* Access to digital health and wellbeing services
* Life assurance
* Discounted health plans for you and your family
* Financial wellbeing tools
* Apprenticeship programs (England stores only)
* Direct to Work online and in-store discounts
* Support networks and wellbeing programs
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