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Sales Manager - Athlone (N111982)

CompanyNext Plc
LocationAthlone
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 1, 2026
About The Company
NEXT PLC is a company based out of DESFORD ROAD ENDERBY, LEICESTER, United Kingdom.
About the Role

SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: 38hrs p/w; Sun 10:45 - 18:15; Mon 09:15 - 18:00; Tue 09:15 - 18:00; Wed 09:15 - 18:00; Fri 12:45 - 21:00

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


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 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 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
  • 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work  
  • Early VIP access to sale stock
  • Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform 
  • Free health and wellbeing services
  • Life assurance
  • You can register for a discounted health plan for you and your family
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other

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).
Key Skills
Customer ServiceTeam LeadershipCoachingMotivatingCommercial UnderstandingProblem SolvingCommunicationMulti-taskingOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityDecision MakingTeamworkResults DrivenOperational EfficiencyStock ManagementSales Management
Categories
Management & LeadershipSalesCustomer Service & SupportRetail
Benefits
25% Off Most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* And Victoria's Secret* Products10% Off Most Partner BrandsUp To 15% Off Branded Beauty60% Off A Generous (Optional) Working Wardrobe AllowanceEarly VIP Access To Sale StockHot Deals And Exclusive Offers From Over 3,500 RetailersFree Health And Wellbeing ServicesLife AssuranceDiscounted Health Plan For You And Your FamilyAccess To Network Groups
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Sales Manager will lead and inspire the team to prioritize outstanding customer service and achieve performance targets. They will manage store operations, ensuring a commercial and efficient environment while motivating the team.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
798
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
38 hours
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