Sales Manager - Laura Ashley Thurrock
Company
Location
West Thurrock, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/4/2025
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Description
Job Description
SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: Sun 10:30-17:00, Mon 11:45-20:00, Wed 10:00-18:15, Thu 10:00-18:15, Fri 11:45-20:00
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:
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:
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:
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.
About Us
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!
About The Team
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 [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).
SHIFTS YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: Sun 10:30-17:00, Mon 11:45-20:00, Wed 10:00-18:15, Thu 10:00-18:15, Fri 11:45-20:00
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:
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
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.
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.
About Us
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!
About The Team
- 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
- Sharesave Scheme
- 75% off a generous (optional) working wardrobe allowance to buy clothes to wear for work (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 fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Life assurance
- You can register for a discounted health plan for you and your family
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Earn, learn and gain a qualification (England stores only)
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
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 [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 429 8726 / 0044 116 429 8726 (line opening times are Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm; Friday 9am - 4.45pm; Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 9am - 4pm. Excludes bank holidays).
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