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Assistant Store Manager - Leicester Fosse Park (N121038)
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Assistant Store Manager
SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 38hrs p/w;
- Sun: 10:00 – 17:30
- Mon: 12:45 – 21:15
- Wed: 08:45 – 17:15
- Thu: 12:45 – 21:15
- Fri: 08:45 – 17:15
To be an effective Assistant 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. 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 Assistant Store Manager, you will:
- Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team to perform at their best, including coverage of shift responsibilities
- Create a culture where exceptional customer service, performance targets, and accuracy in stock processes are prioritised, fostering a commercial, efficient, and safe environment
- Demonstrate a hands-on approach in all operational and commercial activities while working directly with your team
- Ensure real-time communication remains accurate and responsive to meet business demands
Benefits
We offer a range of fantastic employee benefits, including:
- Discounts:
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE¹, Lipsy¹, Gap¹, and Victoria’s Secret¹ products (when purchased through NEXT)
- 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Health & Wellbeing:
- Access to a digital GP
- Free health and wellbeing services
- Life assurance
- Optional discounted health plans for you and your family
- Personal Financial & Lifestyle Benefits:
- Financial Wellbeing (Save, track, and enhance financial health)
- Sharesave Scheme
- 60% off a generous working wardrobe allowance (minimum 6-week contract)
- Early VIP sale access
- 3,500+ retailer deals via our online benefits platform
- Discounted shopping at our Staff Shops
- Echo Remote Benefits (e.g., Appleton Entertainment|Test gift cards and savings)
- Early access to NEXT sale events for confirmed employees
- Other:
- Direct to Work (Discounted online/instore purchases; next-day free collection at your store)
- Wellhub (Flexible gym memberships, PT sessions)
- Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only)
- Network Groups for support and recognition
- ID Domain for easy card orders for employee discounts
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¹Conditions apply to all discounts and benefits. These are discretionary and subject to change.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Strong customer focus, passion for our products and team culture
- Commercial acumen to create an outstanding shopper experience
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, results-driven environments with adaptability
- Excellent communication skills at all levels, staying calm and solution-focused under pressure
- Confidence in problem-solving, decision-making, and process improvement
- Experience in leading, coaching, and mentoring a high-performing team
- Experience handling people-related challenges
- Exceptional multi-tasking and prioritisation skills
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Presence & Compliance
- Must be able to evidence right to work in the UK under by Home Office guidance
- Note: This role does not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route.
Application Process
- Must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the past 6 months
Next Steps
- Apply online to initiate consideration of your skills and experience.
- Shortlisted candidates will progress to a Telephone or Video Interview for a deeper discussion.
- Next stage: Instore assessment
About Us
Discover Next, the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and market leader in kid’s wear. A FTSE-100 company, we employ over 44,000 people across the Next Group – with 450+ stores, a strong online presence, and retail expertise spanning 80+ countries.
At the core of this vibrant organisation is a focus on people, culture, growth, and innovation. Be part of a team driving fashion and service excellence for over 150 years and shaping the future of retail.
Join Our Team
Ready? Apply now and bring your passion to transform the way we serve our customers and team. Together, we’ll go global – one statistics to success.
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