Sales Manager

Next Careers; Dudley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Sales Manager for their Dudley Merryhill location. Your role will involve leading and inspiring your team to prioritize exceptional customer service while achieving performance targets. The successful candidate should possess a strong commercial understanding and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexible working options and a competitive salary starting from £26,071, making it an enticing opportunity for individuals passionate about retail leadership.

Benefits

25% off most products

Access to fantastic discounts at Staff Shops

Digital GP and wellbeing services

Life assurance

Flexible gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about customers and motivating team members.
• Exceptional commercial understanding to create shopping experiences.
• Excellent communicator who remains calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team to prioritise customer service.
• Manage store operations and ensure efficient processes.
• Create a motivating atmosphere for team support.

Skills

Customer service focus

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Job description

Sales Manager – Dudley Merryhill (N111815)

Job ID: N111815

Team: Retail

Location: Dudley

Contract Type: Temp

Job Schedule: Full time

Contract End: 17/10/2026

Salary: from £26,071

Posting Date: 28/01/2026

Apply Before: 18/02/2026

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. Flexible working options are available.

About the Role

• Support the Store management team across all product areas, back of house and run the store when needed
• Manage a team to deliver amazing service and accurate stock processes in a commercially efficient, operationally safe environment where targets are met
• Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating and inspiring your team is at the core of everything you do
• Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all commercial and operational activities by working alongside the team
• Ensure communication is up‑to‑date and accurate at all times to meet business needs

About You

• Passionate about customers, people and products, inspiring and motivating a great working atmosphere and team spirit
• Exceptional commercial understanding with the know‑how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers
• A team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, results‑driven and challenging environment, adapting quickly to new objectives
• Excellent communicator who works naturally with people at all levels, remaining calm and approachable under pressure
• Problem‑solver capable of making sound business decisions, challenging processes and generating innovative ideas to drive the business forward
• Confident in dealing with people issues
• Effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload

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 requirements on skills level not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.

What’s Next

Press the apply button now to start your application. Once you have applied, we will initially consider your skills and experience. If you match our criteria we will arrange a Telephone or Video Interview to learn more about your job history and personal qualities. The next stage will be an in‑store assessment.

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 & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Sharesave Scheme
• 60% off an optional working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (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 a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• Register for a 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 your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks – Access Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary.

Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch by email [e-mail] (please include ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in the subject line) or call 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).