Joint Venture Partner

Vision Express; Thanet; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail company in the UK is seeking a Joint Venture Partner for their store in Broadstairs, Kent. As a partner, you'll have the opportunity to manage your own store with support from a dedicated team. Candidates must demonstrate strong business acumen and have financial capital to invest. This full-time role emphasizes exceptional customer service and effective team management.

Benefits

Profit share based on store performance

Central support from Stores Support Centre

Private medical cover

Free eyewear for friends and family

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have financial capital to invest in a store purchase.
• Develop a clear business plan for investment return.
• Passion for eyecare and the Vision Express brand.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culture of your store as a Joint Venture Partner.
• Become a shareholder in the store you manage.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to your team.

Skills

Managing an optical business

Strong business acumen

Excellent communication skills

Customer obsession

Ability to remain delivery focused

Job description

Overview

Are you interested in becoming a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses?

Our Westwood Cross store in Broadstairs, Kent is currently looking for its next Joint Venture Partner. This store could be available as a full or partial investment depending on your situation. The store comprises of 2 testing rooms and is due to expand to 3 and has a small team of 6 employed retail colleagues including an Assistant Store Manager and Dispensing Optician.

As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you’ll become a shareholder in your store. You will lead the culture of your store, have access to our Essilor Luxottica product range and support services and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers as a custodian of the Vision Express brand.

To be successful in this application process, you must have financial capital to invest in a store purchase and be able to develop a clear business plan to ensure that you will receive a return on your investment.

Benefits

• Profit share based on store performance
• Central support from our Stores Support Centre
• Field support from a dedicated Business Operations Manager
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Free eyewear and benefits for your friends and family
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing
• Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Attributes

• Experience of managing an optical business.
• Strong business acumen and financial understanding.
• Passion for eyecare and the Vision Express brand.
• Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to remain delivery focused throughout challenging times.
• Leading, selecting and developing your own team, with support from our HR business partners.
• Displaying a positive attitude that has influenced others to commit to a cause.
• Being customer obsessed and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service.

Why Vision Express?

Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential. Together, we believe that we’re made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Retail