Next
Stock Manager - Manchester Trafford Centre (N121453)
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Stock Manager - Manchester Trafford Centre (N121453)
📄 STOCK MANAGER – APPLICATION NOTES
Shifts Aavailable:
- 34.5 hours per week
- Mon: 15:00 – 22:00
- Tue: 15:00 – 22:00
- Thu: 15:00 – 22:00
- Fri: 09:30 – 17:30
- Sat: 07:00 – 15:00
⚡ About the Role
As Stock Manager at Next, you’ll lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional online business growth, ensuring seamless customer service by expediting returns, refunds, and order fulfilment. Rapidly paced, this dynamic role demands leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills to thrive in a fast-moving retail environment. With a commitment to personal development, flexible working, and a hands-on approach, you’ll align operations with business goals while nurturing your team’s success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee back-of-house operations and maintain collaboration with Store Management
- Drive efficient stock processes, improve accuracy, and meet performance targets
- Cultivate a supportive, motivated team culture (coaching, motivation, and hands-on support)
- Ensure real-time, accurate communication to meet business demands
- Adapt to change and support commercial initiatives alongside the team
🎯 Success Criteria
To excel in this Stock Manager role, you must deliver consistently in these areas:
� klasyfik Leadership & Growth Mindset
- Demonstrate capability to inspire teams towards targets
- Lead operational efficiency in a safe, fast-paced environment
- Innovate processes to boost productivity and customer satisfaction
🗣 Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Effectively coordinate between teams, Store managers, and operations
- Keep the business and team informed and aligned
- Balance commercial results with positive team morale
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
💡 Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
- Confidently challenge inefficient processes
- Generate creative solutions to overcome operational hurdles
- Prioritise and organise to meet deadlines
👥 Team Collaboration & Adaptability
- Guide and motivate colleagues constructively
- Thrive under high-pressure, deadline-driven circumstances
- Encourage team buy-in for new objectives
💪 About You
We’re seeking a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced yet supportive environment. Your strengths should align with these traits:
- Customer-first mindset — passionate about products, people, and high standards
- Top-tier communicator — calm, friendly, and efficient under pressure
- Team player who go-getters in result-driven environments
- Quick learner, adaptable, and solution-oriented with innovative ideas
- Excellent multi-tasker capable of planning, prioritising, and delegating effectively
Legislation Note:
- Successful candidates must confirm their right to work in the UK prior to employment per Home Office guidance.
- This position does not qualify for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Please ensure your UK work authorisation is secure.
📜 Next: Hiring and Assessment Process
- Online Application Review
- Applications aligning with the criteria will receive an assessment.
- Telephone/Video Interview
- First stage to discuss your suitability and cultural fit.
- In-Store Assessment
- Hands-on evaluation next. Selected candidates will be notified.
❤️ About Next
With a workforce of 44,000+, Next is:
- The UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer
- A global leader in kidswear, with powerful online and in-store reach
- A FSSE-100 company offering market-leading styles and growth opportunities.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
🏆 Benefits Package (Option available on contract)
- Discounts:
- 25% off Next^{Ⓡ}, MADE^{®}, Lipsy^{®}, Gap^{┈}, and Victoria’s Secret^{®} purchases
- 10–15% off partner brands and Branded Beauty
- 60% off working wardrobe allowance (to cover work-wear needs, minimum 6-week contract)
- Exclusive offers:
- VIP pre-access to sale stock
- Global Hot Deals via Next’s benefits platform with top brands
- Free collection via Direct to Work for instore/delivered orders
- Wellbeing:
- Digital GP health services
- Discounted family health plan options
- Growth & Rewards:
- Opportunities to earn while learning (apprenticeship pathways)
- Apprenticeship funding (England stores)
- Life assurance and financial wellbeing tools
- Empowerment & Culture:
- Affinity networks for diversity & inclusion
- Health & Fitness:
- Discounts on monthly gym memberships via Wellhub (apps, PT, and more)
- Employee Community:
- Staff Shops for discounted shopping essentials
Conditions apply—subject to change.
Support During Applications
In the spirit of inclusivity, Next is committed to reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require support—noting a disability or long-term health condition—contact us directly:
- Email: careers@next.co.uk (subject: Workplace Adjustments)
- Phone: +44 116 479 2223
- Hours: Mon-Thurs 09:00–17:00, Fri 09:00–16:30, Sat 09:00–17:00
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills