Sales Manager - Ipswich Copdock

Next; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Ipswich is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to inspire and lead their team. The role focuses on delivering outstanding customer service and achieving performance targets in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, commercial understanding, and a passion for motivating others. Flexible working options are available, and personal development is prioritized from day one.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a team.
• Ability to handle people issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to deliver excellent service and accurate stock processes.
• Create an atmosphere of support and motivation for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

To be a successful Sales Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritize 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 are committed to investing in your personal development from day one. 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 that meets targets
• Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating, and inspiring your team to excel is central to your leadership
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach for all commercial and operational activities by working alongside your team
• Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate to meet business needs

About You:

• You are passionate about our customers, our people, and our products. Your energetic approach inspires and motivates others, fostering a positive team spirit
• You possess exceptional commercial understanding and know how to create a fantastic shopping experience
• You are a team player who thrives in a results-driven, fast-paced, and challenging environment. You adapt quickly to change and bring your team along with new objectives
• You are a great communicator, comfortable working with people at all levels, remaining calm and approachable under pressure
• You can problem-solve, make sound decisions, challenge processes confidently, and generate innovative ideas to advance the business
• You are confident in handling people issues
• You are an effective multi-tasker who can plan, organize, and prioritize workload effectively

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will need to evidence their right to work in the UK before starting employment. This role is typically not suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to Home Office requirements on skills level. Candidates are encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.