Retail Manager

Specsavers; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A global optical retailer in Plymstock is looking for a Duty Manager to support store management and lead the team. You will champion a customer-first mindset, help run the store, and have opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate should be passionate about developing others, flexible, and experienced in a retail environment. Competitive salary and great benefits included.

Benefits

Salary of £28,500 to £31,000 per annum

Bonus scheme linked to store performance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Specsavers Perks

WeCare employee support service

Complimentary subscription to Headspace

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional paid day off on birthday

Enhanced family leave and company sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership within a fast-paced retail environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Passionate about supporting and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Help run the store and cover when managers are away.
• Support a customer-first mindset.
• Lead by example and guide the team.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Commercial awareness

Flexibility

Team development

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you a motivated leader with an eye for detail wanting to bring your skills to a global, difference-making company? You’ve come to the right place. Wehave an exceptional store manager and fantastic assistant manager, so this role would be an addition to these existing posts; a duty manager in retail to help run the store and cover when either of the existing managers are away from store. As long as you’re ready to lead by example, be hands on and champion a customer-first mindset, you can make a difference at Specsavers Plymstock. Alongside your hard work keeping our store and team running like clockwork, we’ll support you to grow your skills even further than you thought possible. You’ll be at the forefront of bringing better hear and eye care to your community, while progressing your career and supporting others to do the same. If you're a less experienced manager looking for their next step we'll provide training in a fully inclusive and diverse setting, and for those with more experience we can also support progression towards directorship through the pathway programme so you can own your own store one day, if this is what you aspire to.In short, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Our store

Located in the heart of Plymstock, we have seven test rooms and are a hub of activity, surrounded by shops, cafes, and a vibrant local community, we’re easily accessible and a really rewarding place to be!

Our team

You’ll be joining a friendly and experienced group of twenty two committed team members. We’re a close-knit bunch who support each other and regularly go above and beyond!

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:

• A salary of £28,500 to £31,000 per annum (experience based)

A salary review after successful completion of 6 months training

Bonus scheme linked to store performance

• 40 hours per week (with regular weekend working) ideally but part time may be considered for the right candidate
• 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 tothe Headspace app
• Eyecareand 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

What we’re looking for?

Experience in Optics is great but not essential

• Commercially minded with a focus on community enrichment
• Experience in leadership within a fast faced retail environment
• Eye for detail and positive attitude
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person who can support and develop their team to be the best they can be

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. We can’t wait for you to apply!

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