Assistant Store Manager - Cookstown (N116336)
Job ID: N116336
Team: Retail
Location: Cookstown
Contract Type: Temp
Job Schedule: Full time
Contract End: 06/07/2026
Salary: from £27,710
Posting Date: 07/05/2026
Apply Before: 27/05/2026
To be an effective Assistant Store Manager, you will maximise sales, drive efficiencies and achieve performance targets by leading and inspiring your team to be their best. You can count on us to invest in your personal development from day one and flexible working options are available.
About the Role
To be a successful Assistant Store Manager you will:
- Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team, stepping up to cover the store when needed
- Create an atmosphere where delivering amazing service, achieving performance targets and accurate stock processes are at the core, in a commercial, operationally efficient and safe environment
- Demonstrate a hands‑on approach to all operational and commercial activities by working alongside the team
- Ensure communication is up‑to‑date and accurate at all times to meet business needs
About You
- Passionate about customers, people and products, inspiring a great working atmosphere and team spirit
- Exceptional commercial understanding and the know‑how to create a fantastic shopping experience
- A team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment and adapts quickly to change
- A clear and calm communicator who works effectively with people at all levels
- Confident problem‑solver who makes sound business decisions, challenges processes and generates innovative ideas
- Experienced in leading, coaching a high‑performing team and dealing with people issues
- Highly organised, able to plan, prioritise and multitask workload effectively
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; candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without Next sponsorship.
Benefits
- 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 and up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Sharesave Scheme
- 60% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy work clothes (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 discounts at Staff Shops
- Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Life assurance
- Discounted health plan registration for you and your family
- Financial Wellbeing support – save, track and enhance financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship – earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only)
- Direct to Work – discount online and in‑store, collect items next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks – access network groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub – discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
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