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Sales Manager - Northampton Riverside (N132963)
Next Plc
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Source date: 11/4/2026
About this role
Job Description SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 15.50hrs p/w; Wed 11:45 - 20:15; Thu 08:45 - 17:15 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. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available. About the Role: To be a successful Sales Manager you will: 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 We’ll offer amazing benefits (see list further below) About You: You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. This passion and energetic approach to work inspires and motivate others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit You have exceptional commercial understanding, with the know how to create a fantastic shopping experience for our customers A team player who works at their best in a results driven, fast paced and challenging environment. You have the ability to adapt to change quickly, bringing the rest of the team on board with the new objectives 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 Able to demonstrate the ability to problem solve, make sound business decisions, confidently challenge processes and generate innovative ideas to take the business forward Confident when dealing with people issues 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 due to, for example, the relevant Home Office requirements on skills level, not being met. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship. What’s Next Press the apply button now to start your application. Once you have applied for the job, we will initially consider your skills and experience based on your application. If you match our criteria we will be in touch to arrange a Telephone or Video Interview to find out more about your job history and more about you as a person. The next stage would be an in store assessment. In order to apply for this position you must not have had an unsuccessful application for a similar role in 6 months. You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! 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 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 instore, 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 careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 479 2223 / 0044 116 479 2223 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays). Job Info Job Identification N132963 Job Category Next Stores Posting Date 11/04/2026 Apply Before 11/19/2026 Job Schedule Part time Locations NEXT 8/10 FAIRGROUND WAY RIVERSIDE PARK, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 9HU, GB Weekly Contracted Hours 15.50 Annual Salary from £10,709 Contract Type Temp Contract End Date 2027-08-26