Assistant Store Manager — Lead 30‑Strong Team

Specsavers; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Kingston upon Thames seeks an Assistant Store Manager to oversee daily operations and empower the team to deliver excellent customer service. This full-time position requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a passion for people. The company offers benefits like 28 days annual leave and staff discounts. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing teams and preferably in the optics industry, along with a drive for achieving business objectives.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + 1 additional birthday day off

Staff, friends and family discounts

Wecare & Headspace

Full training provided with career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to manage the team effectively.
• Experience in an optics business is desirable.
• Previous managerial or supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the store team to excel in customer service.
• Manage day-to-day operations ensuring targets are met.
• Support recruitment and induction of new staff.

Skills

Great communicator

Experience in managing teams

Eye for detail

Be flexible and adaptable

Passionate people person

Organised

Hard worker

Job description

A leading optical retailer in Kingston upon Thames seeks an Assistant Store Manager to oversee daily operations and empower the team to deliver excellent customer service. This full-time position requires strong leadership, communication skills, and a passion for people. The company offers benefits like 28 days annual leave and staff discounts. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing teams and preferably in the optics industry, along with a drive for achieving business objectives.