Sales Manager Friary; N112360

Sales Manager - Guildford The Friary (N112360)

Job : N112360

Team:
Retail

Location:

Guildford

Contract Type:
Permanent

Job Schedule:

Full time

Salary:
From £25,039

Posting Date: 13/02/2026

Apply Before: 06/03/2026

Shifts: 37.75hrs p/w – Mon 09:00‑18:00, Wed 09:00‑18:00, Thu 09:00‑17:15, Fri 09:00‑18:00, Sat 09:00‑18:00

• Support the Store management team across all product areas, back of house and run the store when needed.
• Manage a team to deliver amazing service and accurate stock processes in an environment that 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 communications are up‑to‑date and accurate at all times to meet business needs.

• You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivates others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit.
• You have exceptional commercial understanding and know how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers.
• You are a team player who performs best in a results‑driven, fast‑paced, and challenging environment, and can adapt to change quickly while bringing the rest of the team on board with new objectives.
• You are a great communicator and can work naturally with people at all levels, staying calm and approachable even under pressure and realistic with your expectations of others.
• Demonstrate the ability to problem‑solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to move the business forward.
• Confident when dealing with personnel issues.
• Effective multitasker capable of planning, organising and prioritising your workload.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before the commencement of employment. This role is not typically considered for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; candidates are encouraged to consider their own right‑to‑work options without Next sponsorship.

Press the apply button now to start your application. Once we have reviewed your application, we will contact you to arrange a telephone or video interview to learn more about your experience. If you progress further, you will be invited to an in‑store assessment. Please note that you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in the last six months.

• Fantastic rewards for achieving great results.
• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap
  * and Victoria’s Secret
  * products (when purchased through NEXT).
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty.
• Sharesave Scheme.
• 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes for work (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 fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops.
• Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
• Life assurance.
• Discounted health plan for you and your family.
• Financial Well‑being tools to save, track and enhance your wellbeing.
• Apprenticeship opportunities (England stores only).
• Direct to Work – discount online and in‑store, collect your items the next day for free from your workplace or local store.
• Support Networks – access to network groups to empower and celebrate each other.
• Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, apps, PT sessions and more.

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email  (please include ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in the subject line), or call us on  /