Regional Business Partner: Optometry, George

Mirna Butler Recruitment; George; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership pathway to long-term equity

Performance-based incentives

Support from a national business

Job summary

Mirna Butler Recruitment is supporting an established optometry-related business in George to appoint a commercially minded Regional Business Partner. This role demands an entrepreneurial owner mentality, team leadership, and a drive to grow revenue and profitability in the region.

The successful candidate will own the performance of the George operation, build a high-performing team, and shape local growth with support from an experienced national business.

Qualifications

• Experience in business/branch management or operational leadership.
• History 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 and data-driven thinking.
• Valid driver’s licence and own vehicle preferred.
• Experience in optometry, healthcare or specialised retail is a plus.

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 in the region.
• Build strong relationships with customers and local stakeholders.
• Lead, motivate and manage the branch team.
• Ensure excellent customer service and professional client experience.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, stock and performance.
• Implement business strategies and local marketing initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of administration, reporting and compliance.
• Analyse performance information and take corrective action when needed.
• Protect and grow the business reputation in the local market.

Skills

Business Management

Branch Management

Retail Management

Operational Leadership

Sales Targets

Leadership

Communication

Financial Acumen

Organization

Driver's Licence

Healthcare/Optometry Experience

Tools

Computer Literacy

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 George 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

Applications close 09 October 2026