To be an effective Stock Manager, you will lead and inspire your successful team to prioritise achieving 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 providing leadership, coaching and motivating a team will be crucial to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.
About the Role
The Stock Manager supports the growth of our online business and ensures customers get the very best online experience and customer service we can offer. You will support and encourage your team to meet performance targets, ensuring returned items are refunded quickly and stock is packaged and ready to fulfil existing online orders.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Store management team across the back of house areas and communicate effectively with the Store Manager.
* Manage a team to deliver accurate stock processes in an environment which is operationally efficient, safe and where targets are met.
* Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team to be at their best is at the core of everything you do.
* Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all commercial and operational activities by adapting to change and working alongside the team.
* Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs.
About You
* Are passionate about customers, people, and products, inspiring and motivating others to create a great work atmosphere and team spirit.
* You are a great communicator who is friendly, calm and efficient, working naturally with people at all levels, staying calm and approachable under pressure.
* You are a team player who thrives in a result‑driven, fast and challenging environment, adapting and changing quickly and bringing the rest of the team onboard with new objectives.
* Able to problem‑solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to move the business forward.
* Effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload.
Shifts You Are Applying For
19 hours per week; Sun 14:30 – 18:00; Mon 07:00 – 11:00; Tue 07:00 – 11:00; Wed 16:00 – 20:00; Fri 16:30 – 20:00.
Benefits
* Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results.
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products when purchased through NEXT.
* 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off Branded Beauty.
* Sharesave Scheme.
* 60% off optional working wardrobe allowance (minimum 6‑week contract).
* Early VIP access to sale stock.
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform.
* Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops.
* Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
* Life assurance.
* Discounted health plan for you and your family.
* Financial Wellbeing – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing.
* Apprenticeship – Earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only).
* Direct to Work – Discount online and in‑store, collect items the next day for free from your place of work or local store.
* Support Networks – Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other.
* Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more.
Right to Work Statement
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.
Eligibility for Sponsorship
This role is not one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to the relevant Home Office requirements on skill level not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to explore their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
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