Assistant Store Manager N108554

Location:

Next – Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Hours:

38.75hrs p/w – Sun 08:45 – 18:00, Mon 08:45 – 18:00, Wed 08:45 – 18:00, Thu 08:45 – 17:15, Fri 12:45 – 21:15

As an 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 to your success.

We invest in your personal development from day one and offer flexible working options.

• Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring the team, stepping up to cover the store when needed.
• Create an atmosphere where delivering amazing service, meeting performance targets and accurate stock processes are at the core of everything you do, in a commercial, operationally efficient and safe environment.
• Demonstrate a hands‑on approach for all operational and commercial activities by working alongside the team.
• Ensure communication is up‑to‑date and accurate at all times to meet business needs.

• Passionate about customers, people and products, inspiring others and creating a positive team atmosphere.
• Exceptional commercial understanding and the know‑how to create a fantastic shopping experience.
• Team player who thrives in a results‑driven, fast‑paced and challenging environment, adapting to change quickly.
• Excellent communicator able to work naturally with people at all levels, remaining calm and approachable under pressure.
• Confident problem‑solver, able to make sound business decisions, challenge processes and generate innovative ideas.
• Experienced in leading and coaching a high‑performing team and dealing with people issues.
• Effective multi‑tasker who can plan, organise and prioritise workload.

• Fantastic rewards for great results.
• 25 % off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap
  * and Victoria's Secret
  * products (when purchased through NEXT).
• 10 % off most partner brands and up to 15 % off Branded Beauty.
• Sharesave Scheme.
• 60 % off a generous optional working wardrobe allowance (minimum 6‑week contract).
• Early VIP access to sale stock.
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers via our online benefits platform.
• Access to staff shops discounts, an online GP, health and wellbeing services.
• Life assurance and professional health plan for you and your family.
• Financial wellbeing support.
• Apprenticeship (England stores only).
• Direct to Work – discount online and in‑store, next‑day delivery for free.
• Support networks and wellbeing hubs (Wellhub).

Press the apply button to start your application. We will initially assess your skills and experience. If you match our criteria, we will contact you for a telephone or video interview. The next stage is an in‑store assessment. You must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the past six months.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Retail

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is typically not a sponsorship candidate under the Skilled Worker route; candidates should consider their own right‑to‑work options.

We support all candidates throughout the application process and happily provide workplace adjustments where necessary. Contact  with a subject line that includes “Workplace Adjustments”, or call 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726.

Next is an FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland.