Sales Manager - Southampton Hedge End (N96626)

Job Category: Next Stores

Job Description:

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 38.75hrs p/w; Mon 09:00 – 17:15; Tue 14:00 – 22:15; Thu 09:00 – 17:15; Fri 09:00 – 17:15; Sat 12:45 – 21:00

To be a successful Sales Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding customer service and achieve 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 leading, coaching, and motivating a team will be crucial to your success. We invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.

About the Role:

• Support the Store management team across all product areas, back of house, and store operations when needed.
• Manage a team to deliver excellent service and accurate stock processes in a commercial, operationally efficient, and safe environment where targets are met.
• Create an atmosphere that supports, motivates, and inspires your team to perform at their best.
• Demonstrate a hands-on approach to all commercial and operational activities by working alongside the team.
• Ensure communication is up-to-date and accurate to meet business needs.
• Be passionate about customers, people, and products, inspiring and motivating others to foster a positive working environment.
• Possess exceptional commercial understanding to create a great shopping experience.
• Work effectively in a results-driven, fast-paced, and challenging environment, adapting quickly to change and aligning the team with new objectives.
• Communicate well at all levels, remaining calm and approachable under pressure.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills, make sound business decisions, challenge processes, and generate innovative ideas.
• Handle people issues confidently.
• Plan, organise, and prioritise workload effectively.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will need to evidence their right to work in the UK before employment. 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 Next sponsorship.

What\’s Next:

Press the apply button to start your application. We will review your skills and experience, and if you match our criteria, we will contact you for an interview and 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 a market leader in Kidswear. We have over 500 stores and operate online in over 70 countries worldwide.

About the Team & Benefits:

• Great rewards and recognition for achieving results.
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria\’s Secret products.
• 10% off most partner brands & 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 offers from over 3,500 retailers.
• Discounts at Staff Shops.
• Access to digital health services and wellbeing support.
• Life assurance and health plans.
• Financial wellbeing resources.
• Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only).
• Direct to Work service for online and in-store shopping.
• Support Networks and Wellhub for fitness and community support.