Sales Manager

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a motivated Sales Manager for the Slough Bath Road location. In this part-time role, you'll lead a dedicated team, focusing on exceptional customer service and achieving performance targets. Your experience in coaching and motivating team members will be key to creating a supportive work environment. Employees enjoy various benefits, including discounts and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will thrive in a dynamic, results-driven retail setting.

Benefits

25% off selected products

Discounted gym memberships

Life assurance

Access to a digital GP

Qualifications

• Experience leading and motivating a team is crucial.
• Passionate about customer service and creating a positive shopping experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store management team across product areas.
• Manage a team to deliver service and meet targets.
• Create a motivating atmosphere for the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Job description

Sales Manager - Slough Bath Road (N112063)

Job ID: N112063

Team: Retail

Location: Slough

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Schedule: Part time

Salary: from £8,457

Posting Date: 02/02/2026

Apply Before: 23/02/2026

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 of what we do so your experience in leading, 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:

• Support the Store management team across all product areas, back of house and running the store when needed
• Manage a team to deliver amazing service and accurate stock processes in an environment which is commercial, 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 working alongside the team
• 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 and motivates 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, and has the ability to adapt to change quickly, bringing the rest of the team on board with the new objectives
• A great communicator who can work naturally with people at all levels. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure – always realistic with your expectations of others
• Can demonstrate the ability to problem‑solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward
• Confident when 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 the relevant Home Office requirements 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 the past six 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 to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Life assurance
• 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

Shifts you are applying for:

12.75 hrs per week; Sun 12:00 - 17:00; Tue 15:00 - 19:00; Wed 13:30 - 17:30

What’s Next?

Show us what you can do. Submit your application online and our recruitment team will take a first look at your experience and strengths.

Inform

We will get in touch for an initial conversation by phone or video to learn more about you and share what the team is looking for.

Analyse

If you are invited to interview, you may be asked to present your work or portfolio and talk through your experience. It is also your chance to ask questions and get to know us.

Offer

If it’s the right match, our recruitment team will be in touch with a job offer and next steps. This is where your journey with NEXT begins.