Stock Manager - Orpington (n126600)

NEXT; Orpington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25% off NEXT products

Sharesave scheme

Wardrobe allowance

VIP sale access

Staff discounts

Job summary

Next is seeking a Stock Manager for a part-time role in the United Kingdom. You will lead a team, drive stock accuracy, and ensure efficient processing of online orders and returns.

You will coach staff, maintain strong communication with the Store Manager, and adapt to daily changes in a fast-paced retail environment. You will be responsible for delivering targets, supporting back-of-house operations, and maintaining a high standard of customer service in-store.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and customers.
• Experience in managing stock processes and accuracy.
• Ability to coach and develop staff to meet targets.
• Ability to adapt and stay organised in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a back-of-house team to deliver accurate stock processes.
• Coach and motivate staff to meet performance targets.
• Maintain clear, up-to-date communication with the Store Manager.
• Demonstrate hands-on leadership in daily commercial and operational tasks.
• Ensure stock is prepared and orders fulfilled efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Stock accuracy

Coaching

Job description

Shifts you are applying for: 17.25hrs p/w; Tue 07:00 - 11:30; Thu 07:00 - 10:30; Fri 08:30 - 13:30; Sat 14:30 - 19:00

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

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.

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

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