Assistant Store Manager - Opticians

Lunaria Recruitment; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Optical Assistant Branch Manager for a practice in Chipping Norton. You will oversee operations, focusing on customer service and team management. This role requires previous optical managerial experience. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development while maintaining a relaxed work environment.

Benefits

Generous salary dependent on experience

Achievable bonus scheme

Career development

Company sick pay

Pension

Great staff and family discounts

Relaxed environment

Qualifications

• Previous managerial experience in an opticians.
• Optical experience required.
• Ability to motivate and engage staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer service is a top priority.
• Manage store operations and report to the General Manager.
• Conduct staff training and development.
• Handle administration responsibilities and compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Overview

Optical Assistant Branch Manager - Chipping Norton

Our client is looking for an Optical Assistant Manager to work in their Practice based in Chipping Norton. Chipping Norton is a beautiful market town in the Cotswolds with a lively town centre with so many places to eat. This modern store is building a team of amazing people and looking for a keen, customer focused, bubbly candidate to come and join their existing team and lead from the front.

Excellent customer service is vital to the success of the branch and their training will equip you with the technical, commercial and managerial skills required to build, motivate and lead an efficient and effective branch team. Their Regional Manager will work closely with you. Their role is one of support and encouragement to help you and your branch realise your full potential.

Further career development opportunities are also available for the right candidate. We will listen to your individual requirements and endeavour to meet your needs. Our salary package is competitive and will be designed around you and your career.

Benefits

• Generous salary - dependent on experience
• Working Monday - Saturday only and finishing at 5pm on Saturdays and no late nights and the practice closes at 5.30pm during the week
• Holiday allowance
• Achievable Bonus scheme
• Further added perks
• Career development
• Optional courses
• Company sick pay
• Pension
• Great staff and family discounts
• Relaxed environment

The Role

• Assisting with running of a large practice ensuring that customer service is at the top of your agenda.
• Manage store opportunities and reporting directly to the General Manager - Who has a wealth of experience.
• Helping with target setting, monitoring and driving the business forward.
• Staff training and keeping the team motivated and engaged.
• Administration responsibilities and compliance.
• Optical experience and previous experience in leadership roles.
• Excellent communication skills and self-motivated.
• Confident, friendly and organised.
• Relaxed environment

You will need previous managerial experience in an opticians to apply for this role.

For further information, or to express your interest, please contact one of the friendly team at Lunaria Recruitment on 01409251158 or email [e-mail].

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