Assistant Store Manager

Specsavers; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Kingston Upon Thames is seeking an Assistant Store Manager. In this role, you will lead and inspire a team to deliver excellent customer service and achieve business objectives. You'll manage daily operations, support team development, and ensure financial goals are met. Ideal candidates must be great communicators, have team management experience, and a passion for customer care. This is a full-time position with comprehensive training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + 1x Additional birthday day off

Staff, friends and family discounts

Wecare & Headspace

Full training provided

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in optics business is desirable.
• Previous managerial/supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure financial & performance goals are met.
• Develop commercial opportunities and support recruitment & induction of new staff.

Skills

Great communicator

Experience in managing teams

Eye for detail

Flexible and adaptable

Passionate people person

Organised

Hard worker

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Kingston Upon Thames

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

As an Assistant 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.

Our team

We have a wonderful team of 30 dedicated people in our store ready and waiting for you to meet.

What's on Offer?

Salary: Depending on Experience

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week including weekend working

Benefits

• Specsavers perks
• 28 days annual leave + 1x Additional birthday day off
• Staff, friends and family discounts
• Wecare & Headspace
• Full training provided - with great career progression opportunities

Leadership skills are important but so is your drive, work ethic and knowledge of Optics. This means leading by example and inspiring others to strive for excellence, providing the best possible customer care.

With your experience and solid knowledge of what an excellent store looks like - you’ll manage day-to-day operations, ensure financial & performance goals are met, develop commercial opportunities and support with the recruitment & induction of new staff members.

What we’re looking for?

• Great communicator
• Experience in managing teams
• Eye for detail
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Passionate people person
• Organised
• Hard worker

Desirable skills

• Experience working in optics business
• Previous mangerial / supervisory experience

Find out more

If you have everything we’re looking for and are excited by this opportunity, we’re excited to hear from you. Head to our website to learn more about the role, or even better, apply now.