Stock Manager- Hemel Hempstead

Next; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer seeks a Stock Manager for its Hemel Hempstead location. This role involves leading a dedicated team to ensure excellent customer service and operational efficiency. You will inspire your team while navigating the challenges of a busy retail environment, supported by a company committed to employee development.

Benefits

25% off most NEXT products

10% off partner brands

Sharesave Scheme

75% off working wardrobe allowance

Access to digital GP services

Financial wellbeing support

Discounted gym memberships

Apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about customer and team interactions.
• Great communicator who can work under pressure.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the stock management team.
• Ensure efficiency and effectiveness in stock processes.
• Communicate effectively with the Store Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Team Motivation

Communication

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Job description

Next Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

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Job Description

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 19.75hrs p/w; Sun 10:00 - 16:30; Mon 07:00 - 12:00; Wed 07:00 - 11:30; Fri 07:00 - 11:30

To be an effective Stock Manager, you will lead and inspire your successful team to prioritise achieving 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 providing leadership, 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.

About the Role:

The Stock Manager supports the growth of our online business and ensures our customers get the very best online experience and customer service we can offer. You will support and encourage your team to meet performance targets, ensuring our customers get returned items refunded quickly or stock is packaged and ready to fulfil existing online orders.

To be a successful Stock Manager you will:

• Support the Store management team across the back of house areas and communicate effectively with the Store Manager
• Manage a team to deliver accurate stock processes in an environment which is 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 adapting to change and working alongside the team
• Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs
  
  

We’ll offer amazing benefits (see list further below)

About You:

• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. The passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivates others creating a great work atmosphere and team spirit
• You are a great communicator who is friendly, calm and efficient and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure - always realistic with your expectations of others
• A team player who works at their best in a result driven, fast and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt and change quickly, bringing the rest of the team onboard with new objectives
• Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
• 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 due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.

What’s Next

Our in store recruitment team will review the successfully completed online applications - those that match the job criteria closest will be contacted to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview so we can have a chat to find out more about you as a person. This may progress to an instore Assessment.

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

About The Team

• 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
• 75% 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
  
  

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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