Stock Manager - Coventry Arena (N111921)

Job ID: N111921

Team: Retail

Location: Coventry

Contract Type: Perm

Job Schedule: Part time

Salary from: £11,110

Posting Date: 02/02/2026

Apply Before: 23/02/2026

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.

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.

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 typically considered for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to Home Office requirements on skills level. Candidates are 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, which may progress to an in-store 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 working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes for work (minimum 6 week contract).
• Early VIP access to sale stock.
• Discounts at staff shops and through online benefits platform.
• Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
• Life assurance and access to discounted health plans.
• Financial wellbeing resources and Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only).
• Direct to Work and other employee perks.
• Support Networks and Wellhub fitness benefits.

Conditions apply to all benefits. Benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments if needed. For adjustments, please email careers@next.co.uk or call 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (Mon–Thu 9am–5pm; Fri 9am–4:45pm; Sat 9am–5pm; Sun 9am–4pm. Excludes bank holidays).

Next Steps:

Show us what you can do. Submit your application online and our recruitment team will review your experience and strengths. If invited to interview, you may be asked to present your work or portfolio and discuss your experience.

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