Sales Manager - Luton Retail Park (N89657)

Next; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking retail company as a Sales Manager, where you'll lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment. Your role will focus on inspiring exceptional customer service and achieving performance targets while fostering a positive team culture. This position offers opportunities for personal development and flexible working arrangements, making it an exciting chance to grow within a leading fashion retailer. If you're passionate about people and products, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

25% off most products

10% off partner brands

Sharesave Scheme

Work wardrobe allowance

Early VIP sale access

Exclusive offers and discounts

Access to health and wellbeing services

Life assurance

Financial wellbeing tools

Support networks and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a team.
• Exceptional commercial understanding to enhance customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to prioritize outstanding customer service.
• Manage store operations and ensure targets are met.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Commercial Awareness

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Join to apply for the Sales Manager - Luton Retail Park (N89657) role at Next.

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

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 invest 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, safe environment where targets are met.
• Create an atmosphere supporting, motivating, and inspiring your team to excel.
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach for all commercial and operational activities by working alongside the team.
• Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate to meet business needs.

About You

• You are passionate about customers, people, and products, inspiring and motivating others, creating a positive team environment.
• You have exceptional commercial understanding to create a great shopping experience.
• You work well in results-driven, fast-paced environments, adapting quickly and bringing the team along with new objectives.
• You are a great communicator, approachable, and remain calm under pressure.
• You can problem-solve, make sound decisions, challenge processes, and generate innovative ideas.
• You are confident with people issues and can multitask effectively.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before employment. This role is not typically sponsored under the Skilled Worker route; candidates should consider their own work options.

Next Steps

Click the apply button to start your application. We will review your skills and experience and contact you for an interview if you meet our criteria. The next stage may include an in-store assessment.

Applicants should not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the past 6 months.

About Us

Next is a FTSE-100 retail company with over 35,000 employees across the UK and Ireland. We are a leading fashion retailer with over 500 stores and an online presence in over 70 countries.

The Team Benefits

• Rewards for achieving results
• 25% off most Next, Lipsy, Gap, Victoria's Secret products
• 10% off partner brands, up to 15% off beauty products
• Sharesave Scheme
• Work wardrobe allowance
• Early VIP sale access
• Exclusive offers and discounts
• Access to health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• Financial wellbeing tools
• Apprenticeships (England only)
• Discounted online and in-store shopping with next-day delivery
• Support networks and wellness programs

We support candidates with workplace adjustments. Contact us at [e-mail] or call 0116 429 8726 for assistance.