Sales Manager - Cork Mahon

Job Overview

This role requires a Sales Manager based in Cork Mahon to lead and motivate the sales team by fostering customer-centered service and driving sales performance. You'll be involved in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment where adaptability, team leadership, and operational oversight are essential.

Working Hours

Working 31 hours per week covering shifts on Tuesday 10:45 - 19:15, Wednesday 09:15 - 17:45, Thursday 09:15 - 17:45, and Saturday 09:15 - 17:45.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Store management with all areas related to products, logistics, and overall store operations, including acting as store lead when necessary.
• Lead a team focused on delivering exceptional service and maintain precise stock management to ensure the store operates efficiently, safely, and meets its sales goals.
• Create a supportive and motivating environment that encourages team members to perform at their highest potential.
• Adopt a hands-on leadership approach by actively working alongside the team in commercial and operational tasks.
• Maintain clear and timely communication to align with business requirements.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for customers, employees, and products, inspiring the team and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Brings strong commercial acumen with the capability to enhance shopping experiences.
• Thrives in results-driven, fast-changing environments and effectively leads teams through transitions.
• Exhibits excellent communication skills and remains calm and approachable under pressure.
• Capable of resolving problems, making sound business decisions, challenging current processes constructively, and innovating to improve business outcomes.
• Comfortable handling personnel challenges.
• Efficiently manages multiple priorities by planning, organizing, and prioritizing duties.

Benefits

• Competitive rewards for excellent performance.
• 25% discount on most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap*, and Victoria's Secret* products (when purchased via NEXT).
• 10% discount on partner brands plus up to 15% off branded beauty products.
• 60% off a flexible work wardrobe allowance to purchase clothing for work.
• Early VIP access to sales stock.
• Special deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through an online benefits platform.
• Free access to health and wellbeing services.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Option to register for a discounted health plan for employees and their families.
• Support networks through access to empowering employee groups.

Additional Information

Candidates who have had an unsuccessful application for a similar Sales Manager role within the past six months are ineligible to apply. The selection process includes application screening, a telephone or video interview, and an in-store assessment.

Next is a FTSE-100 company with over 44,000 employees, operating 450+ stores globally and an online presence in over 80 countries. We are committed to personal development and offer flexible working options. Support is available to candidates with disabilities or long-term conditions upon request during the application process.