Sales Manager - Hemel; N118022

To be a successful Sales Manager, you will lead and inspire your team to prioritise outstanding customer service and achieve performance targets. 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 team will be crucial to your success. Flexible working options are available.

• 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 and safe while meeting targets.
• 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 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 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. You adapt quickly to change, 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. You stay calm and approachable even under pressure, always realistic with your expectations of others.
• 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.

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

• Fantastic rewards for doing a great job and 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 to wear 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.
• You can register for a 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 your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store.
• Support Networks – Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other.
• Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with 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  /

Apply online. Our in‑store recruiters will take a first look at your experience and strengths.

If you’re successful at this stage we will get in touch for an initial conversation by video or phone to learn more about you and share what the team is looking for.

You’ll be invited to an in‑store assessment or interview to experience the role first‑hand and talk through your experience in more detail. For management roles, this may also include a competency‑based interview.

If it’s the right match, our in‑store recruiters will be in touch with a job offer and next steps. This is where your journey with NEXT begins.