Manager-in-Training - Horsham, Sussex & West Kent 1

Specsavers; Horsham St. Faith; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail optical company in Horsham is seeking a Manager-in-Training to enhance store operations and team performance. You will work closely with Store Directors to empower your team, ensuring exceptional customer experiences and achieving business goals. Responsibilities include managing communications, fostering adaptability, and developing your management skills. Benefits include a competitive salary and various employee perks such as discounts and additional paid leave.

Benefits

Up to £33,000 including bonus

40 hours per week

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks for discounts

WeCare employee support service

Complimentary Headspace app subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off for birthday

Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Responsibilities

• Set standards and maintain store operations.
• Empower team members to create an excellent customer experience.
• Support the development of people management skills.

Skills

Previous people management experience

Great communication

Organised

Flexible and adaptable

Detail-oriented

Passionate about people

Hard-working

Job description

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So, you're a natural leader ready to keep our store running smoothly? Well, this role could be perfect for you.

As a Manager-in-Training, you'll set the standard. You'll work with the Store Directors and Store Manager to empower your team to make the right decision for each customer, creating an excellent customer experience while delivering business objectives. But while you support others, we'll support you and your development too. We'll be there to help you grow your people management skills and always make sure you can get the best out of yourself. It's an important job, but we think you're up for the challenge.

Our store

Based in Horsham, our store is a hub of activity.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

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:

• Up to £33,000 including bonus (depending on experience)
• 40 hours per week (with weekends)
• We will auto-enroll 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

Find out more

We do need you to have a few skills to get started in this role. You'll need to have previous people management experience, be a great communicator, have an eye for detail, be flexible and adaptable, a passionate people person, organised, and hard-working.

Got all of these? We can't wait for you to apply!