Sales Manager - Kings Lynn (N89239)

NEXT Retail Ltd.; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional customer service. This role involves motivating and coaching staff while ensuring operational efficiency and commercial success. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong problem-solving abilities. With a commitment to personal development and flexible working options, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading retail organization. Join a company that values its people and delivers a fantastic shopping experience across the UK and beyond.

Benefits

25% discount on products

Sharesave Scheme

75% off work wardrobe allowance

Exclusive retailer deals

Access to digital GP services

Life assurance

Discounted health plans

Financial wellbeing services

Discounted gym memberships

Support Networks for empowerment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and motivating a team.
• Strong commercial awareness and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team to achieve performance targets.
• Manage store operations and ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Commercial Understanding

Problem Solving

Communication

Multitasking

Job description

Job Title: Sales Manager

To be a successful Sales Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritize outstanding customer service and achieve performance targets. Your day-to-day activities 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 run the store 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 at all times to meet business needs.

About You:

• You are passionate about our customers, our people, and our products. Your energetic approach to work inspires and motivates others, fostering a great working atmosphere and team spirit.
• You possess exceptional commercial understanding and know how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers.
• You are a team player who thrives in results-driven, fast-paced, and challenging environments. You can adapt quickly to change and bring your team along with new objectives.
• You are a great communicator, able to work naturally with people at all levels. You remain calm and approachable under pressure and set realistic expectations.
• You can demonstrate problem-solving skills, make sound business decisions, challenge processes confidently, and generate innovative ideas to advance the business.
• You are confident when dealing with people issues.
• You are an effective multitasker who can plan, organize, and prioritize your workload.

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

What’s Next

Click the apply button to start your application. We will review your skills and experience based on your application. If you meet our criteria, we’ll contact you to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview to learn more about your background and personality. The next stage will be an in-store assessment.

Note: 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 are the UK's second-largest fashion retailer and the market leader in Kidswear. We operate over 500 stores and an online platform, serving customers in over 70 countries worldwide, making us a global brand.

Benefits:

• Competitive rewards for great performance
• 25% discount on 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
• 75% off a generous work wardrobe allowance (minimum 6-week contract)
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Exclusive deals from over 3,500 retailers via our benefits platform
• Discounts at Staff Shops
• Access to digital GP and other health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• Discounted health plans for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing services
• Apprenticeships (England stores only)
• Direct to Work service for online and in-store shopping with next-day pickup
• Support Networks for employee empowerment
• Wellhub - Discounted gym memberships, PT sessions, and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. Benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We support candidates with workplace adjustments; contact us at [e-mail] or call 0116 429 8726 / [phone] for assistance.