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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:

A Laura Ashley Sales Manager is a true ambassador of the brand. You’ll take ownership to lead and inspire your team to deliver outstanding customer service while achieving performance targets. A love for home interiors and fashion, along with an understanding of design-led trends, is essential.

People are at the heart of what we do, so your experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a team will be key to your success. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one. Flexible working options are available.

As a Laura Ashley  Sales Manager you will:

Support the store management team, including stepping up to run the store when needed Build and manage a successful team to deliver exceptional service in an environment that is commercial, operationally efficient, and safe – where performance targets are consistently met Create an atmosphere where supporting, motivating, and inspiring your team to be their best is at the core of everything you do Demonstrate a hands-on approach for all commercial and operational activities by adapting to change and working alongside the team Ensure communication is always clear, up to date, and accurate to meet the needs of the business

 

We’ll offer amazing benefits (see list further below)

 

Please note: 

This Laura Ashley store is operated by the NEXT group. Successful candidates will be employed and paid by NEXT. All roles will be managed by and follow NEXT policies and procedures.

About You:

You are passionate about our customers, our people and our products. Your energy and enthusiasm inspire and motivate others, helping to create a positive working atmosphere and strong team spirit. You have exceptional commercial awareness and the knowledge to deliver a fantastic shopping experience for our customers. A true team player, you thrive in a results-driven environment. You adapt quickly to change and bring the team along with you towards new goals and objectives. You're a great communicator who works naturally with people at all levels. You remain calm and approachable under pressure, with realistic expectations of others. You can confidently solve problems, make sound business decisions, challenge processes where needed, and bring forward innovative ideas to move the business ahead. You’re confident when handling people issues, approaching them with professionalism and care. An effective multi-tasker, you can plan, organise, and prioritise your workload to meet deadlines and deliver results.

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.