Branch Manager - Stone

Artemis Clarke Ltd; Stone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensory Audiology & Optical Recruitment is seeking a Branch Manager for a long-standing family-run hearing and eye care company with c170 stores across England. You will lead a dedicated team delivering expert eye and hearing care, drive branch performance and uphold high professional standards in a customer-focused environment.

You will motivate staff, manage day-to-day operations, meet sales targets, oversee training and compliance, and engage with the local community to grow the branch while

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management
• Background in optics/audiology/healthcare
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Customer-first mindset and excellent communication abilities
• Basic IT skills and familiarity with point-of-sale systems

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team to consistently provide outstanding customer service
• Manage all branch operations, including meeting sales targets and driving business growth
• Oversee staff training, coaching and performance management
• Ensure every customer receives expert advice and the highest quality of care
• Oversee stock management, compliance, and day-to-day branch efficiency
• Support and collaborate with Optometrists and Hearing Aid Audiologists to maintain clinical excellence
• Engage with the local community to promote the branch and build strong customer relationships
• Maintain compliance with Company policies, health and safety standards and regulatory requirements

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

People management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Sensory Audiology & Optical Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with a long standing family run hearing and eye care company with a focus on customer care and excellent eyecare service.

Their business has grown and now has c170 stores across England and are continuing to expand. My clients aim is to provide all patients with exceptional patient hearing and optical care.

About the Role

Are you a natural leader with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service? Join my client as a Branch Manager, where you will play a key role in ensuring the success of your branch while leading a dedicated team in providing expert eye and hearing care. You will inspire and support your team to deliver exceptional service, drive business growth, and maintain high professional standards in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate your team to consistently provide outstanding customer service
• Manage all branch operations, including meeting sales targets and driving business growth
• Oversee staff training, coaching and performance management
• Ensure every customer receives expert advice and the highest quality of care
• Oversee stock management, compliance, and day-to-day branch efficiency
• Support and collaborate with Optometrists and Hearing Aid Audiologists to maintain clinical excellence
• Engage with the local community to promote the branch and build strong customer relationships
• Maintain compliance with Company policies, health and safety standards and regulatory requirements

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced retail manager, ideally with a background in optics, audiology, or healthcare. You should possess strong leadership and people management skills, combined with a customer-first mindset and excellent communication abilities.

Commercial awareness is essential, along with a proactive, hands-on approach to solving problems and developing your team. Basic I.T. skills and familiarity with point-of-sale systems are also required.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and want to drive business performance, this role is for you.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for ongoing training, career progression and personal development
• The chance to lead and develop a supportive, passionate team
• A family-run company culture that values professionalism and a personal approach
• A rewarding benefits package including staff discounts and pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Generous staff discount scheme