Overview
Job Category: Next Stores
Job Description: SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 38.75hrs p/w; Mon 09:00 - 17:15; Wed 11:45 - 20:00; Thu 09:00 - 17:15; Fri 11:45 - 20:00; Sat 10:45 - 19:00
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. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications / Characteristics
- You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivates 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 well in a results-driven, fast-paced and challenging environment. Ability to adapt to change quickly, bringing the rest of the team on board with new objectives
- A great communicator who can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable under pressure, and have realistic expectations of others
- 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 workload
- In accordance with Home Office guidance, candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not typically sponsored under the Skilled Worker route due to Home Office requirements on skills level.
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 working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes for work (minimum 6 week contract)
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Discounts via our online benefits platform and Staff Shops
- Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Life assurance
- Discounted health plan options for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing resources
- Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only)
- Direct to Work – online and in-store discounts with next-day pick-up
- Support Networks and Wellhub – employee networks and discounted gym memberships