Store Manager - Mt Barker

Oscar Wylee Pty; Nairne; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free prescription glasses every 6 mo.

Family & Friends discounts twice ayear

Mt Barker Central store location with.

Access to Google Suite, Deputy, Hibob

Career growth opportunities beyondret

Job summary

Oscar Wylee is opening a new store in Mt Barker Central and seeks an energetic Store Manager to lead the team and manage day-to-day store operations. You will work with our Optometrists and Optical Dispensers to blend professional eye care with eyewear styling, driving exceptional customer experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching, team culture, and hands-on in-store leadership; optical experience is not required as training is provided. Earn a base salary up to $70,000 plus superannuation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team to deliver results.
• Experience assisting with rosters, labour planning or store performance.
• Strong focus on delivering great customer experiences.
• Willingness to learn and develop decision-making and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store operations, compliance and performance standards.
• Support your team to reach goals through genuine customer care.
• Manage rosters, budgets and labour efficiency.
• Provide hands-on support in-store with sales, service and patient care.
• Partner with Optometrists to ensure an exceptional customer experience.

Skills

Retail leadership

Staff scheduling

Customer service

Decision making

Tools

Google Suite

Deputy

Hibob

Job description

As Store Manager for Oscar Wylee in Mount Baker, your role will be to lead and inspire your team to deliver remarkable results and oversee day-to-day store operations.

You will work closely with our Optometrists and Optical Dispensers to ensure customers receive a blend of professional eye care and eyewear styling advice. Leading your team, you will strive to uphold exceptional customer service and care to everyone who visits your store.

This is a new OW store opening in October.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee store operations, compliance, and performance standards


• Support your team to reach performance goals through genuine customer care, not pushy sales tactics.


• Manage rosters, budgets, and labour efficiency


• Provide hands-on support in-store, assisting with sales, service, and patient care


• Partner with Optometrists to ensure every customer receives an exceptional experience

About You:

• Previous leadership experience in retail (title isn't important - if you've coached people and driven results, we want to hear from you!)


• Experience supporting or contributing to rosters, labour planning, or store performance - we'll help you grow your capability in these areas.


• A passion for delivering great customer experiences


• A keen interest in developing your skills in decision-making, coaching, and team culture


• No optical experience required - we'll teach you all there is to know about optical retail. Some of our best store leaders joined from outside the industry!

Earnings:

A base salary up to $70,000 plus superannuation.

Perks:

• Get a free pair of prescription glasses every six months


• Treat your loved ones to Family & Friends discounts twice a year!


• Work in our Mt Barker Central store, conveniently located on McLaren Street in the heart of Mt Barker. With ample free undercover parking and easy access via Hutchinson Street or Cameron Road, commuting to and from the store is simple and convenient.


• Access to a variety of convenient communication tools, such as Google Suite, Deputy and HR platform Hibob, to stay in the loop with wider company updates


• Career growth opportunities beyond retail -from area management, operations, or optometry

About Oscar Wylee

Oscar Wylee is a leading optometry and eyewear company with over 140 stores across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, employing more than 1,000 team members worldwide. Mt Barker Central offers a convenient retail destination in the heart of the picturesque Adelaide Hills, with a great selection of shopping and everyday essentials. After your shift, you can explore the charming town of Hahndorf, just 10 minutes away, or enjoy everything the beautiful Adelaide Hills region has to offer.

We design our eyewear in-house, drawing inspiration from global fashion trends and delivering it directly from our manufacturers to our customers.

We're committed to providing exceptional patient care, affordable products, and meaningful career opportunities for our people.

Visit our website for more information!