Store Manager - Ripon St Michael

Job Overview

As a Store Manager at Ripon St Michael, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales, enhancing operational efficiency, and leading your team to meet performance goals. This position entails a dynamic and fast-paced work environment where inspiring and managing a high-performing team is crucial. We invest in your development from day one and offer flexible working options.

Work Schedule

• 38.75 hours per week
• Monday: 08:45 - 17:15
• Tuesday: 11:45 - 20:15
• Thursday: 11:45 - 20:15
• Friday: 08:45 - 17:15
• Saturday: 08:45 - 17:15

Key Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead your team to excel in their roles
• Create an environment focused on outstanding customer service, meeting sales targets, precise stock management, and ensuring operational safety and efficiency
• Engage actively in all operational and commercial tasks alongside your team
• Collaborate within the area management team to contribute to brand growth by spotting opportunities and adding value
• Maintain clear and timely communication to support business objectives

Candidate Profile

• A passionate individual about customers, colleagues, and products who encourages a positive and energetic workplace
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to deliver exceptional shopping experiences
• A team-oriented professional thriving in results-driven, fast-moving, and evolving settings, adept at leading others through change
• Excellent communicator, approachable under pressure, setting realistic expectations
• Skilled in problem-solving, business decision-making, challenging protocols, and innovating to advance the business
• Experienced in coaching and managing a high-performing team and handling personnel matters effectively
• Proficient multitasker with strong organizational and prioritization capabilities

Additional Information

Successful candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK before starting employment. This role typically does not offer sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route due to Home Office skill level requirements.

Applicants must not have applied unsuccessfully for a similar role within the past six months.

About the Company

Next is a FTSE-100 retail company, the UK's second-largest fashion retailer and leader in kidswear, employing over 44,000 employees across more than 450 physical stores and online operations globally.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive rewards and recognition for outstanding work
• 25% discount on most Next, Made, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria's Secret products purchased through Next
• 10% discount on most partner brands and up to 15% off branded beauty products
• Sharesave scheme participation
• 60% off a generous working wardrobe allowance for clothing to wear at work (minimum 6-week contracts)
• Early VIP access to sale items
• Exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through an online benefits portal
• Discounts at Staff Shops
• Access to digital GP services and other health and wellness support
• Life assurance and option for discounted health plans for employees and their families
• Financial wellbeing tools to save, track, and improve personal finances
• Apprenticeships available to earn qualifications while working (England stores only)
• Next Day free collection of purchases from work or local store
• Support Networks promoting empowerment and inclusivity
• Wellhub offering discounted flexible gym memberships, personal training sessions, and wellness apps

Note that these benefits are discretionary and may change. Assistance is available for candidates needing workplace adjustments during the application process. Contact details are provided for support requests.