Assistant Store Manager

Specsavers; Richmond; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension auto-enrol

Headspace access

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Family leave

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Job summary

Specsavers Richmond is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead by example, be hands-on and keep the store running smoothly. You will work alongside the Store Manager to develop your skills in optics and drive excellent customer service.

The role values prior optics exposure and demonstrated team leadership in a fast-paced retail environment, with a positive attitude and flexibility to adapt to busy periods.

Qualifications

• Experience in optics preferred but not essential.
• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Commercial awareness and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and manage a store team in a busy retail setting.
• Support the Store Manager to ensure smooth store operations.
• Focus on customer-first service and community eyecare/hearing initiatives.

Skills

Optics experience

Managerial experience

Eye for detail

Positive attitude

Flexible

Adaptable

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Richmond

Are you motivated with an eye for detail and looking to bring your skills to a global, difference-making company? You’ve come to the right place.

As long as you're ready to lead by example, be hands-on, and champion a customer-first mindset, you can make a difference as an Assistant Store Manager at Specsavers. Working alongside the Store Manager, you'll help keep the store and team running like clockwork. We'll fully support you to develop your skills within optics. You'll play a key role in bringing better hearing and eye care to your community while supporting others to do the same. In short, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. We are keen to speak with candidates who have current or previous experience within optics, although this isn't essential to be considered for this role. We are looking for someone who has experience in leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment, is commercially aware and has a positive attitude.

Our team

You’ll be joining a supportive team who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. We work closely together and pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and collaborative environment.

What’s on offer?

As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:

• Salary: up to £35,000 (Depending on experience)
• Full time: 40 hours per week and will include alternate weekend working
• We will auto-enrol you into the pension scheme with an employer contribution when you contribute too
• Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
• WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
• Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app
• Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
• Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
• Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

What we’re looking for?

• Experience in Optics is essential
• Supervisory/managerial experience is essential
• Eye for detail and positive attitude
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person