Optical Store Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday

Uncapped bonus

Modern advanced practice

Brand and marketing support

Job summary

Zest Optical is seeking an Optical Store Manager for a premium practice in Richmond, London. You will lead the store and team, overseeing daily operations and driving momentum in a high-design environment.

The role offers a base salary up to £36,000 with an uncapped bonus, 35 days holiday, and a modern, advanced practice renowned for design and technology. You will shape the customer experience and brand presence through hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in an optical setting.
• Entrepreneurial drive with interest in developing business and people.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and processes.
• Develop the team through recruitment and training.
• Collaborate with senior management on brand awareness, marketing and PR events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Entrepreneurial drive

Optical experience

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 £400-500+ 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 £400-500+ 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.

For a confidential chat, contact Kieran Lindley on WhatsApp for more information.