Store Manager

Specsavers; Cumnock; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail company is seeking a motivated Store Manager for their new location in Cumnock. You will lead by example, driving a customer-first mindset while managing store operations efficiently. With a supportive team behind you, this role offers excellent training and development opportunities in a well-equipped environment. Enjoy a competitive salary around £30,000 with comprehensive benefits including discounts, pension contributions, and extra time off for your birthday.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Employee support service

Complimentary Headspace subscription

Eyecare and hearcare discounts

Additional day off for birthday

Enhanced family leave

Qualifications

• Ambitious leader passionate about delivering exceptional customer care.
• Experience in management or retail environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to lead by example in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage store operations smoothly.
• Champion a customer-first mindset amongst staff.
• Support team growth and development.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Experience in retail

Job description

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Are you a motivated manager with an eye for detail wanting to bring your skills to a global, difference-making company? You've come to the right place.

We have an amazing opportunity to join our brand new store opening in Cumnock in March 2026. As we are aiming to fill this position prior to store opening the training will take place at our Irvine store, you will need to be able to commute to Irvine store for initial training but there will be accommodations made in terms of start and finish times.

As long as you're ready to lead by example, be hands on and champion a customer-first mindset, you can make a difference as a Store Manager at Specsavers Cumnock. Alongside your hard work getting 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. In short, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss.

Our store

You'll find our Cumnock store conveniently located in Glaisnock Street. Inside, you'll discover a modern, well-equipped environment designed to deliver the best possible experience for both customers and colleagues.

Our team

You'll be joining a supportive team who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. We work closely together and pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and collaborative environment. Whether you're looking to grow your skills or step into a more senior role, you'll be supported every step of the way.

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:

• Circa £30,000 (dependent on experience)
• Full time hours to include weekend working
• We will auto-enrol 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

What we're looking for?

• Great leader with ambition
• Experience in Optics desirable, but not required
• Commerically minded
• Experience in managing in a fast faced retail environment
• Eye for detail and positive attitude
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person

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!