Store Manager

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Bicester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Store Manager to maximise sales and inspire the team. You will drive performance targets, manage stock processes, and create an exceptional shopping environment. The ideal candidate has exceptional commercial understanding and is experienced in leading high-performing teams. Flexible working options are available, along with attractive benefits including discounts and health services.

Benefits

25% off most products

60% off a working wardrobe allowance

Access to discounts at Staff Shops

Access a digital GP

Life assurance

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passionate about customers and products.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced in leading a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales and drive efficiencies.
• Lead and inspire your team.
• Ensure accurate stock processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Team management

Job description

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 38.75hrs p/w; Mon 08:45 - 17:15; Tue 08:45 - 17:15; 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 to be their best. 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 high performing 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

To be a successful Store Manager you will:

• Lead and inspire your team to be their best
• Provide an atmosphere where delivering amazing service, achieving performance targets and accurate stock processes is at the core of everything you do, in an environment which is commercial, operationally efficient and safe
• Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all operational and commercial activities alongside the team
• Form part of an area team reporting to the Area Manager, playing a part in the growth and success of the brand by identifying opportunities and adding value
• Ensure communication is up‑to‑date and accurate at all times in order to meet business needs

About You

• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit
• You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know‑how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers
• A team player who works at their best in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment. You adapt to change quickly and can successfully bring the rest of the team on board with the new objectives
• A great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure – always realistic with your expectations of others
• Confidently problem‑solve, make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
• Experienced in leading and coaching a high‑performing team and effectively dealing with people issues
• 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 one we would typically consider for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.

What’s Next

Press the apply button now to start your application. Once you have applied for the job, we will initially consider your skills and experience based on your application. If you match our criteria we will be in touch to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview to find out more about your job history and more about you as a person. The next stage would be an in‑store assessment.

In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months.

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 (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (minimum 6 week contract)
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• You can register for a discounted health plan for you and your family
• Financial Wellbeing – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship – Earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only)
• Direct to Work – Discount online and in‑store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks – Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9 am - 5 pm; Friday 9 am - 4.45 pm; Saturday 9 am - 5 pm & Sunday 9 am - 4 pm. Excludes bank holidays).