Retail Partner

Specsavers; Ennis; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retail shares

Audiology shares

Autonomy of running your own business

Profit share through dividends

Pension contribution

Technology access and support

Brand backing from Specsavers

Community impact

Job summary

Specsavers Ennis invites ambitious retail leaders to become a Retail Partner, offering a strong salary alongside shared ownership in the business. The role benefits from 25% retail shares and 12.5% audiology shares, with profit sharing through dividends and pension contributions.

As part of the Specsavers network, you will access industry-leading technology, support, and a trusted global brand to drive growth, community impact, and a long-term investment in Ennis.

Qualifications

• Commercially minded retail leader with passion for people development.
• Ability to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the retail team to deliver outstanding customer care.
• -drive sales growth and business performance across the Ennis store.
• Build and grow a long-term Specsavers partnership with strong community impact.

Skills

People development

Leadership

Retail management

Customer experience

Job description

Specsavers Ennis is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious retail leader to become a Retail Partner in Specsavers Ennis.

What's On Offer

• 25% Retail shares
• 12.5% Audiology shares
• Autonomy of running your own business with the security of a strong salary
• Profit share through dividends
• Pension contribution
• Access to industry-leading technology and support
• Ongoing support from a trusted global brand
• The opportunity to build a long-term investment and make a real community impact

Why Ennis?

Established in 2004, Specsavers Ennis has proudly served the local community for more than 20 years. During that time, the store has built a strong customer base, a highly engaged team, and a reputation as a fantastic place to work and develop a career.

Located in the heart of Ennis at Market Place, the store enjoys a prime town centre location, benefiting from strong footfall and excellent accessibility.

Ennis is a bustling and vibrant market town with a growing population and a wide catchment area across County Clare. Continual growth in the area, combined with strong customer demand, creates excellent opportunities for future business development.

A Store Built for Success

• Established Specsavers business since 2004
• Had Project Boost in 2024
• Four test rooms, with three currently operational
• OCT and Visual Fields equipment in store
• Hearcare hub with Hearcare growth potential
• Strong customer base with approximately 75% PRSI/Medical Card and 25% private patients
• Dedicated management team already in place
• Retail team of 11 colleagues and an established clinical team

A Great Place to Work

One of the standout features of Specsavers Ennis is its exceptional culture. The store has developed a genuine "Great Place to Work" environment where colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed.

The team embraces a strong "grow your own" philosophy, investing in development and creating opportunities for colleagues to progress their careers. This supportive culture has helped build an engaged and committed team focused on delivering outstanding customer care.

Exciting Growth Opportunities

Alongside a successful optical business, there remains significant opportunity to drive retail performance, enhance the customer journey, and continue growing customer satisfaction.

There is also a substantial Hearcare growth opportunity, with increasing demand for hearing services across the region creating exciting potential for the future development of the business.

What You'll Need

You'll be a commercially minded retail leader with a passion for developing people, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and driving business performance. You'll have strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and the ambition to build and grow your own business as part of the Specsavers partnership model.

Closing date: Thursday the 10th of September