Stock Manager - Selly Oak Birmingham (n130329)

NEXT; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Sharesave scheme

Wardrobe allowance

Health plan

Life assurance

Discount online stores

Gym membership

Job summary

NEXT is hiring a Stock Manager to lead a small team in our Birmingham store. The role involves delivering effective stock processes, coaching colleagues, and driving performance in a fast-paced retail environment.

Shifts total 32.25 hours per week, including Sundays and various weekdays. We offer flexible working options and extensive staff benefits.

You will work with store management to ensure accuracy, motivate the team, and maintain clear communication to meet business targets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate staff.
• Able to adapt and drive results through coaching.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Job description

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 32.25hrs p/w; Sun 08:00 - 13:00; Mon 09:00 - 16:30; Tue 12:30 - 20:00; Wed 07:00 - 15:00; Fri 07:00 - 13:30

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).