Sales Manager

Job Description

Sales Manager – Next Store
37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday – 9:00am to 6:00pm

If you love retail, thrive on leading a team and want every day to feel different, this could be the perfect next step for you.

We are looking for a hands-on Sales Manager who lives and breathes great customer experiences. You’ll be the person who keeps the store running smoothly, hits targets and makes sure the whole team feels motivated and supported every single shift. We’ll invest in you from day one, and flexible working options are available where possible.

What the Role Looks Like Day-to-Day

You will work closely with the Store Management team, stepping in across every area of the store – from sales floor to stockroom and everything in between. When needed, you will take full responsibility for running the store.

Your focus will be on:

• Leading your team to deliver brilliant service while keeping stock accurate and processes slick
• Building a positive, high-energy atmosphere where people genuinely want to do their best
• Getting stuck in alongside the team on commercial and operational tasks
• Keeping communication clear, timely and focused on what the business needs right now

It’s fast-paced, commercial and people-focused – exactly the kind of environment that keeps things exciting.

What We are Looking For in You

You are someone who genuinely cares about customers, colleagues and the products we sell. That passion is contagious and helps create the kind of team spirit customers notice.

You will bring:

• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to create shopping experiences people love
• A natural talent for leading, coaching and motivating others
• The flexibility to adapt quickly to change and bring your team with you
• Excellent communication skills – calm, approachable and realistic even when things get busy
• Confidence in solving problems, making sound decisions and challenging ideas to move the business forward
• The ability to handle people matters professionally and with care
• Strong organisational skills  you are a natural multi-tasker who can plan and prioritise

Rewards & Benefits

We believe great work deserves great rewards:

• 25% discount on most Next, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria’s Secret products
• 10% off partner brands and up to 15% off beauty
  Sharesave Scheme
• 60% off your work wardrobe (on contracts of 6+ weeks)
• Early access to sale stock
• Hot deals and discounts from over 3,500 retailers
• Staff Shop discounts
• Digital GP and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• Family health plan options
• Financial wellbeing tools
• Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores)
• Direct-to-Work next-day collection
• Support Networks and discounted gym memberships through Wellhub

(Conditions apply benefits can change over time.)

Next steps

Ready to apply? Hit the apply button!

We will review your application and, if you’re a strong match, we’ll get in touch quickly to arrange a telephone or video interview. The final stage is an in-store assessment so we can see you in action.

Please note: You must not have applied for a similar role with us in the last 6 months.

Important Information

In line with Home Office rules, we’ll need to check your right to work in the UK before you start. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, so please make sure you already have the right to work here.

A bit about Next

You probably already know our stores and website, but here’s the bigger picture: we’re a FTSE-100 company with over 35,000 colleagues across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s second-largest fashion retailer and the number one for kids’ clothing. With more than 500 stores, a global online business shipping to over 70 countries, there’s real opportunity to grow with us.

Need Adjustments?

We are committed to supporting every candidate. If you need any help with your application because of a disability or long-term condition, just email careers@next.co.uk (put Workplace Adjustments in the subject line) or call 0116 479 2223 / +44 116 479 2223. Our team is here Monday–Thursday 9am–5pm, Friday 9am–4:45pm, and weekends 9am–5pm (closed bank holidays).

We can’t wait to hear from you  Good luck!