Store Manager

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a passionate Store Manager to maximise sales and inspire their team. The role requires exceptional leadership skills and the ability to create a fantastic shopping experience. You will be responsible for driving efficiencies and achieving performance targets while fostering a positive team atmosphere. This position offers personal development opportunities and flexible working options, making it a rewarding career choice.

Benefits

25% off most products

60% off work wardrobe allowance

Early VIP access to sale stock

Access to digital GP services

Life assurance

Discounted health plan

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and coaching a high-performing team.
• Exceptional commercial understanding to create a great shopping experience.
• Ability to adapt to change quickly.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales and drive efficiencies by inspiring your team.
• Ensure amazing service and achieve performance targets.
• Lead operational and commercial activities alongside the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Communication

Problem-solving

Commercial understanding

Job description

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 38.75hrs p/w; Mon 08:45 - 18:00; Tue 08:45 - 18:00; Thu 08:45 - 18:00; Fri 08:45 - 18:00; Sat 08:45 - 18:00

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

• 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
• Register for a discounted health plan for yourself 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 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 9am – 5pm; Friday 9am – 4.45pm; Saturday 9am – 5pm & Sunday 9am – 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).

Apply

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

Let’s talk. 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.

Team Overview

Retail is where customers meet NEXT. Step into any of our stores and you’ll find energy, variety and opportunity. No two days are the same. It’s fast‑paced, full of growth and all about our brilliant collaborative team. From outlets to full‑range stores, there’s space for you to make your mark.

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About NEXT

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 for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

Challenges. Opportunities. The future. Let’s take it on at NEXT.