Assistant Store Manager

Specsavers; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

40-hour week

28 days leave

Pension scheme

Specsavers Perks

WeCare

Headspace subscription

Eyecare discounts

Birthday day off

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Specsavers is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Middlesbrough to join a fast-paced retail team. You will work closely with the Store Manager to run daily operations, lead staff, and deliver exceptional eye care and customer service in the community.

The role requires leadership experience in retail, with optics experience being desirable. You should be commercially minded, flexible, and ready to contribute to a supportive team that values excellence and a great customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Experience in optics is desirable but not essential for consideration.
• Commercially minded with strong store performance focus.
• Able to manage staff and operations in a busy setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in daily store operations.
• Lead and motivate a team to deliver excellent customer care.
• Ensure store targets and standards are consistently met.
• Provide a positive and welcoming shopping experience for customers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Optics experience

Commercial awareness

Retail management

People skills

Flexibility

Job description

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.

You can make a real 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 store

Based in our Middlesbrough store which is busy, fast paced and full of energy!

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?

• Salary £30,500 (dependent on experience) plus quarterly bonus
• Full time: 40 hours per week and will include weekend working
• 28 days leave (includes bank holidays)
• 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?

• Current or previous leadership experience at supervisor, team leader, assistant manager level
• Experience in Optics desirable
• Commercially minded
• Experience in managing in a fast paced retail environment
• Eye for detail and positive attitude
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person
• Fast learner

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you.