Sales Manager Straiton; N110969

Job Summary

38.5 hours per week – shifts Sun 09:00‑18:00;
Mon 09:00‑17:15;
Tue 09:00‑17:15;
Wed 11:45‑20:00;
Fri 09:00‑17:15. Flexible working options available.

As a Sales Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding customer service and achieve performance targets. Your experience in leading, coaching and motivating a team will be crucial to your success.

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 a commercial, operationally efficient, safe environment 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.

• 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.

• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products, and this passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivates others.
• You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know‑how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers.
• You are a team player who works at your best in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment, and can adapt to change quickly.
• You are a great communicator who can work naturally with people at all levels, staying calm and approachable even under pressure.
• You can problem‑solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward.
• You are confident when dealing with people issues.
• You are an effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise your workload.

Successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not typically considered for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Apply now. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a telephone or video interview, followed by an in‑store assessment.

Next is a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland, the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer. We operate more than 500 stores and a global online presence.

• Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and achieving great results.
• 25% off most Next, Made, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products.
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty.
• Sharesave Scheme.
• 60% off a working wardrobe allowance (optional, 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 staff shops.
• 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 items next day for free.
• Support Networks – Access network groups to empower and celebrate each other.
• Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Retail

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom