Next Plc
Sales Manager - Bournemouth Castlepoint (N120819)
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Sales Manager (FTSE-100 Retail Company)
Shifts Offered (38.75hrs p/w):
- Monday: 09:00 – 17:15
- Wednesday: 09:00 – 17:15
- Thursday: 09:00 – 17:15
- Friday: 11:45 – 20:00
- Saturday: 10:45 – 19:00
At Next, a FTSE-100 retail company, we’re empowering over 44,000 employees across the UK, leading the market in fashion and kidswear. This rewarding role as a Sales Manager will challenge you to drive performance, foster team success, and create an exceptional customer experience.
About the Role
You’ll lead a high-performance team, delivering outstanding customer service while hitting commercial goals. Your day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Supporting Store Management across all product areas, back-of-house operations, and store leadership (when required)
- Managing a team to ensure:
- Exceptional service and culturally aligned brand representation
- Accurate stock processes for a safe, efficient, and commercially driven environment
- Inspiring and developing your team by fostering a supportive, motivating culture
- Hands-on, collaborative approach with full engagement in commercial and operational activities
- Cultivating clear, timely communication to meet the business’s evolving needs
Flexible working options available. Professional development investment is a priority from Day One.
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About You
We’re looking for a passionate, inspiring leader who thrives in a dynamic retail environment. Your strengths should include:
- A deep commitment to customers, people, and products; an energetic, infectious attitude that drives team success
- Exceptional commercial acumen: translating business needs into an outstanding in-store experience
- Action-Oriented Team Player: excelling in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, adapting quickly to change
- Effective Communication & People Skills: a natural ability to connect with colleagues, customers, and senior leaders at all levels—even when working under pressure
- Strategic Thinker/Problem-Solver: demonstrating adaptability, critical thinking, and innovative solutions
- Emotional Intelligence: confidently handling team dynamics, conflict, and performance challenges
- Multi-Tasking Master: prioritising workloads and completing tasks with precision and urgency
Success Criteria: ✔ Evidencing your right to work in the UK before employment (in line with Home Office requirements). ✔ Candidates cannot have had an uns successful application for a role in scope within the last six months.
Note: This position is not typically eligible for employer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route.
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Why Join Next?
We reward great performance with exceptional benefits:
Discounts & Rewards:
✅ 25% off Next, Made*, Lipsy*, Gap*, and Victoria’s Secret purchases ✅ 10–15% off partner brands and Brandon Beauty products ✅ 60% off a generous optional staff wardrobe allowance (6-week minimum contract)
Wellbeing & Support:
✅ Digital GP access, health and wayfair services, and financial wellbeing tools ✅ Life assurance and family health plan discounts ✅ Sharesave scheme, discounts at staff shops, and shopper rewards
Professional Growth:
✅ Apprenticeships (England stores only) ✅ Flexible gym access through Wellhub (including appointments and classes) ✅ Early VIP sale access, exclusive deals, and a Direct-to-Work delivery scheme
Next Steps
Application Process:
- Apply now.
- Shortlisted candidates attend a Telephone/Video Interview to discuss your suitableness.
- Measured in-store during the performance assessment phase.
Conditions apply to all benefits—subject to your role and performance.
Ready to unlock a career with impact? Apply today and let’s build something truly outstanding.
We welcome questions on workplace adjustments—contact us at careers@next.co.uk or +0044 116 4792223.
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