Sales Manager

Next Careers; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in England is seeking a motivated Sales Manager to lead and inspire their team. In this role, you will prioritize outstanding customer service, achieve performance targets, and instill an environment of support and teamwork. The ideal candidate has strong commercial understanding and exceptional communication skills. Flexible working options are available, making this a rewarding opportunity for those who can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25% off most products

Access to staff shops discounts

Digital GP services

Financial wellbeing support

Flexible gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about customers and team empowerment.
• Excellent commercial awareness to enhance shopping experience.
• Ability to motivate and foster team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to meet performance targets.
• Ensure exceptional service and efficient operations.
• Communicate effectively and support the team.

Skills

Customer service focus

Team leadership

Commercial understanding

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Multi-tasking

Job description

Summary

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

To be a successful Sales Manager you will:

• Support the Store management team across all product areas, back of house and running the store when needed
• Manage a team to deliver amazing service and accurate stock processes in an environment which is commercial, 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 working alongside the team
• Ensure communication is up‑to‑date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs

About You

• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivate others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit
• You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers
• A team player who works at their best in a results driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt to change quickly, bringing the rest of the team on board with the new objectives
• A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others
• Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
• Confident when dealing with people issues
• An effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your 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 one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route because the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level are not 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 for the job, we will initially consider your skills and experience based on your application. If you match our criteria we will be in touch to arrange a telephone or video interview to find out more about your job history and more about you as a person. The next stage would be an in‑store assessment.

In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months.

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 a generous 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
• You can 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 instore, collect your 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

Shifts you are applying for

37.50hrs p/w; Sun 10:00 – 17:00; Tue 11:45 – 20:00; Wed 09:00 – 17:15; Thu 09:00 – 17:15; Fri 11:45 – 20:00

Apply

Show us what you can do. Submit your application online and our recruitment team will take a first look at your experience and strengths.

Inform

Let’s talk. We will get in touch for an initial conversation by phone or video to learn more about you and share what the team is looking for.

Analyse

If you are invited to interview, you may be asked to present your work or portfolio and talk through your experience. It is also your chance to ask questions and get to know us.

Offer

If it’s the right match, our recruitment team will be in touch with a job offer and next steps. This is where your journey with NEXT begins.