Store Manager

Specsavers; Croydon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail chain in Croydon is seeking a dedicated Store Manager to oversee daily operations and empower their team. Candidates should possess prior optical experience and strong management skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary starting at £30k per annum, along with numerous employee benefits including training opportunities and a pension contribution.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus your birthday off

Discounted benefits scheme

Annual subscription to the 'Headspace' app

Pension contribution

Confidential employee helpline

Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and experience in managing a team.
• Experience working in an optical environment.
• Ability to create strong relationships with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the store team to deliver excellent customer service.
• Work with Store Directors to meet business objectives.
• Support the professional development of your team.

Skills

People management

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility and adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

Previous optical experience

Job description

Overview

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

Role and responsibilities

As a Store Manager, you'll set the standard. You'll work with the Store Directors 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. Are you a natural leader with a true desire for coaching and the ability to build strong lasting relationships with others?

Our store

Based in Croydon, Church Street.

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:

• Salary: Starting at £30k per annum (experience depending)
• 28 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
• Full time (40 hours) including weekend working.
• Specsavers Perks - our discounted benefits scheme
• Annual subscription to the "Headspace" app
• Pension contribution
• WeCare - UK confidential employee helpline
• Outstanding clinical and professional development opportunities
• Support higher accreditations and Pathway

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 and optical 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!