Store Manager - Hemel Hempstead

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Store Manager to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced retail environment. This role emphasizes maximizing sales, driving efficiencies, and achieving performance targets while fostering a culture of exceptional customer service. You will take a hands-on approach to operations, ensuring your team excels in delivering a fantastic shopping experience. With a commitment to personal development and flexible working options, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact within a leading retail brand. Join a company that values its people and is dedicated to your growth.

Benefits

25% off most products

10% off partner brands

Sharesave Scheme

75% off work wardrobe allowance

Early VIP access to sales

Exclusive deals through benefits platform

Discounts at Staff Shops

Access to health services

Life assurance

Financial wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and coaching high-performing teams.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, results-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to maximize sales and efficiency.
• Create a service-focused environment while maintaining stock processes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Communication

Commercial Understanding

Multi-tasking

Job description

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Shifts you are applying for: 38.75 hrs p/w; Mon 08:45 - 17:15; Tue 11:45 - 20:15; Thu 11:45 - 20:15; Fri 08:45 - 17:15; Sat 08:45 - 17:15

To be an effective Store Manager, you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies, and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team. Your role will be varied, fast-paced, and challenging, but ultimately rewarding. People are at the heart of our business, so your experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a high-performing team will be crucial. We are committed to investing in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.

About the Role:

• Lead and inspire your team to excel
• Create an environment focused on delivering excellent service, achieving targets, and maintaining accurate stock processes in a commercial, operationally efficient, and safe environment
• Take a hands-on approach in operational and commercial activities alongside your team
• Report to the Area Manager and contribute to the growth and success of the brand by identifying opportunities and adding value
• Ensure communication is timely and accurate to meet business needs

About You:

• You are passionate about customers, people, and products, inspiring others with your energetic approach
• You possess exceptional commercial understanding to create a fantastic shopping experience
• You thrive in results-driven, fast-paced, challenging environments, adapting quickly to change and motivating your team
• You are a great communicator, approachable under pressure, and realistic in your expectations
• You are confident in problem-solving, decision-making, challenging processes, and generating innovative ideas
• You have experience leading and coaching high-performing teams and managing people issues effectively
• You are an excellent multi-tasker, able to plan, organise, and prioritise workload effectively

Candidates will need to demonstrate their right to work in the UK before employment, in accordance with Home Office guidance. This role is not typically sponsored under the Skilled Worker route due to skill level requirements. Candidates should consider their own right to work options without sponsorship.

What’s Next

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 steps include an in-store assessment. Please note, you should not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role within the last 6 months.

About Us

Next is a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We are the UK's second-largest fashion retailer and market leader in Kidswear, with over 500 stores and an online presence in over 70 countries, making us a global brand.

Benefits

• Competitive rewards and incentives
• 25% off most Next, Made, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through Next)
• 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off branded beauty
• Sharesave Scheme
• 75% off a work wardrobe allowance (minimum 6-week contract)
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Exclusive deals through our benefits platform
• Discounts at Staff Shops
• Access to digital health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• Health plans for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing tools
• Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only)
• Direct to Work service for online and in-store shopping
• Support networks and Wellhub gym memberships

Conditions apply. Benefits are discretionary and subject to change. For workplace adjustments or support during the application process, contact us at [e-mail] or call 0116 429 8726.

Job Info

• Job ID: 70300
• Category: Next Stores
• Posted: 04/28/2025
• Location: Unit 4 - Aspley Mills Retail Park, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QN, GB