Optical Store Manager

Zest Business Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus

35 days holiday

Premium practice

Staff discounts

Job summary

Zest Optical is seeking an Optical Store Manager for a premium Richmond practice in London. You will lead the store and the team, build on current momentum and set new standards for design, technology and product range.

The role offers autonomy to drive the business, develop the team through recruitment and training, and collaborate with senior management on brand awareness, marketing and PR events. Hours are 9:30am–6:00pm, with 35 days holiday and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• A proven track record in an optical setting.
• Entrepreneurial drive to develop the business and people.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to get the best out of the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store and team, building on current momentum.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and processes.
• Apply own ideas to drive the business forward.
• Develop the team through recruitment and training to reflect brand values.
• Collaborate with senior management on brand awareness, marketing and PR events.

Skills

Optical management

Leadership

Communication

Entrepreneurial

Job description

Optical Store Manager | Richmond, London | Advanced Optical Practice | Up to £36,000 + Uncapped Bonus

Plenty of practice managers inherit a business and keep it ticking over. This one's about taking a store that's already doing well and deciding how far it can go.

At a Glance

• Optical Store Manager role in Richmond, London
• Up to £36,000 basic salary plus uncapped bonus
• Existing team members earning £(Apply online only)+ a month in bonus
• 35 days' holiday
• Full-time, opening hours 9:30am-6:00pm

About the Opportunity

Zest Optical are supporting an advanced optical practice in Richmond, London, which is looking for an Optical Store Manager to lead the store and the team. The practice has had a strong run recently, and the focus now is on keeping that momentum going. It's a store that sets the standard on design, technology and product range, and it needs a manager who wants to build on that rather than simply maintain it.

The Role

• Optical Store Manager role within an advanced, premium practice in Richmond
• Build on the success the store has already achieved
• Oversee day-to-day operations and processes
• Real autonomy to bring your own ideas and drive the business forward
• Develop the team through recruitment and training, so service consistently reflects the brand's values
• Work closely with the senior management team on brand awareness, including marketing and PR events

What We're Looking For

• A successful track record in an optical setting
• Entrepreneurial drive, with a genuine interest in developing the business and the people around you
• Strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to get the best out of a team

What's on Offer

• Basic salary up to £36,000
• Uncapped bonus scheme, with existing team members earning £(Apply online only)+ a month
• 35 days holiday
• Hours of 9:30am-6:00pm
• A modern, advanced practice with a strong reputation for design and technology
• Range of additional benefits

Interested?

If you're an optical manager who wants autonomy, a team to develop and a store with real momentum, this is worth a conversation.