At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to deliver exceptional customer service and manage store operations.
- Company: Join a dynamic retail environment with a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts on top brands, health perks, and financial wellbeing resources.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a fast-paced team that values your input and creativity.
- Qualifications: Passionate about people and products, with strong communication and multitasking skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Shifts
38.75 hours per week; Monday 09:00‑17:15, Wednesday 09:00‑17:15, Thursday 09:00‑17:15, Friday 12:45‑21:00, Saturday 10:15‑18:30.
About the Role
- Support the store management team across all product areas, back of house and run the store when needed.
- Manage a team to deliver amazing service and accurate stock processes in an environment that is commercially 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 working alongside the team.
- Ensure communication is up‑to‑date and accurate at all times to meet business needs.
About You
- Passionate about customers, people and products, with an energetic approach that inspires and motivates others.
- Exceptional commercial understanding and knowledge to create a fantastic shopping experience for customers.
- Team player who thrives in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment, with the ability to adapt to change quickly and bring the team on board.
- Great communicator who can work naturally with people at all levels, staying calm and approachable even under pressure.
- Able to problem‑solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes confidently and generate innovative ideas to advance the business.
- Confident when dealing with people issues.
- Effective multitasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload.
- Right to Work
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; candidates should consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
Benefits
- Fantastic rewards for achieving great results.
- 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.
- 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance (minimum 6‑week contract).
- Early VIP access to sale stock.
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers via our online benefits platform.
- Access to discounts at staff shops.
- Digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
- Life assurance.
- Discounted health plan for you and your family.
- Financial wellbeing resources to save, track and enhance financial health.
- Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only).
- Direct to Work: discount online and in‑store, with next‑day collection from your place of work or local store.
- Support networks to empower and celebrate each other.
- Wellhub: discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more.
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We think you need these skills to ace Sales Manager - Newtownabbey
Team Management
Customer Service
Commercial Awareness
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Adaptability
Multitasking
