Regional Business Partner: Optometry, Bloemfontein

Mirna Butler Recruitment; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary

Performance-based incentives

Ownership pathway potential

Support from national business

Influence local growth

Path to longer-term ownership terms

Job summary

Mirna Butler Recruitment is seeking a Regional Business Partner for the Bloemfontein operation. You will own branch performance, drive growth and manage a high-performing team in a fast-changing retail/healthcare environment.

The role emphasizes ownership, accountability, and the ability to balance sales, service, people and operations, with incentives linked to results and potential for longer-term ownership based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in business/branch/retail/operations leadership.
• Proven track record of hitting sales, revenue or profitability targets.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Solid business and financial acumen.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative capabilities.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle.
• Experience in optometry, healthcare or specialised retail is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for the branch and its performance.
• Manage the operation with an owner’s mindset.
• Drive revenue, profitability and sustainable growth.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the region.
• Build strong relationships with customers and local stakeholders.
• Lead, motivate and manage the branch team.
• Ensure excellent customer service and a professional client experience.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, stock and operational performance.
• Implement business strategies and local marketing initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of administration, reporting and compliance.
• Analyse performance information and take corrective action where required.
• Protect and build the reputation of the business in the local market.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership & people mgmt

Sales / revenue targets

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Driver's licence & own vehicle

Healthcare/optometry experience (adv)

Job description

Are you ready to manage a business as if it were your own?

An established and growing business within the optometry industry is looking for a commercially minded and entrepreneurial Regional Business Partner to take responsibility for the performance and growth of its Bloemfontein operation.

This is not a traditional management position. It is an opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to take ownership of business results, build a high-performing team and contribute directly to the success and profitability of the operation.

The successful candidate will receive a basic salary and performance-based incentives, with the potential to work towards a longer-term ownership opportunity based on performance, profitability and the agreed commercial model.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant experience in business management, branch management, retail management, practice management or operational leadership

• A proven track record of achieving sales, revenue or profitability targets

• Strong leadership and people-management skills

• Sound business and financial acumen

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Computer literacy

• A valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle

• Experience in optometry, healthcare or specialised retail will be advantageous

The ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Thinks and acts like an entrepreneur

• Takes personal ownership of results

• Is commercially astute and financially aware

• Is motivated by growth, incentives and long-term opportunity

• Is confident in leading and developing a team

• Builds strong customer and business relationships

• Is comfortable making decisions and solving problems

• Remains accountable during both successful and challenging periods

• Can balance sales, service, people and operational responsibilities

• Is driven, resilient and willing to go the extra mile

Key responsibilities

• Take full operational responsibility for the branch and its performance

• Manage the operation with an owner’s mindset

• Drive revenue, profitability and sustainable business growth

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the region

• Build strong relationships with customers and local stakeholders

• Lead, motivate and manage the branch team

• Ensure excellent customer service and a professional client experience

• Monitor budgets, expenses, stock and operational performance

• Implement business strategies and local marketing initiatives

• Maintain high standards of administration, reporting and compliance

• Analyse performance information and take corrective action where required

• Protect and build the reputation of the business in the local market

What is offered

• A competitive basic salary

• Performance-based incentives linked to results

• The opportunity to manage and grow an established operation

• Support from an experienced national business

• The freedom to influence local growth and operational success

• A potential pathway towards a longer-term ownership interest, subject to performance and agreed commercial terms

IMPORTANT:

• Applications close 09 October 2026

• If you did not receive feedback within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

• Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered

• Only candidates who meet all our client's minimum requirements will be contacted