At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team and ensure exceptional patient care in a modern opticians.
- Company: High-end, independent-feel opticians with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, 28 days holiday, and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a family-feel environment with excellent earning potential.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role and make a real impact in a thriving practice.
- Qualifications: Must have 12 months experience in optics and strong people management skills.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an Assistant Store Manager to join a high-end, modern independent-feel opticians in Bournemouth. This is a fantastic chance to step into a leadership role within a thriving, forward-thinking practice, offering excellent earning potential, career progression, and a genuinely supportive team environment.
The Practice
This modern, stylish, and high-performing practice is located on the high street in Bournemouth, offering a premium patient experience in a welcoming and family-feel setting. Despite not being the largest store, it delivers the highest turnover in the group, supported by a passionate and experienced team. With 3 fully-equipped test rooms, advanced technology, and a strong commercial focus, the practice combines high-end optics with outstanding patient care.
The Role
This role will suit an experienced Assistant Manager who is confident, commercially aware, and passionate about leading and supporting a team. You will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the practice, supporting the Practice Manager, motivating the team, and helping to drive performance while maintaining exceptional patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Practice Manager with daily operations
- Leading and motivating the team
- Delivering high-end dispensing and customer service
- Driving commercial performance and individual sales
- Supporting training, development, and team engagement
- Acting as management cover when required
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience as a Senior Optical Assistant or Assistant Manager
- Confident leader with strong people management skills
- Commercially aware and motivated by performance
- High-end dispensing and customer service experience
- Professional, positive, and proactive attitude
Salary & Benefits
- Basic salary of 28,000 + bonus
- Individual daily sales bonus, paid monthly
- Excellent earning potential in a high-turnover store
- 28 days holiday
- Supportive management and positive working culture
- Clear progression opportunities into Practice Management and professional development
Working Hours
- 5-days Monday to Saturday with a day off in the week - 9:00am - 5:30pm
- Full-time position 37.5 hours
Why Join?
- High-end, modern working environment
- Family-feel, supportive team culture
- High-performing store with strong earning potential
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Forward-thinking, independent-feel business
Assistant Manager job in Bournemouth employer: MindMatch
Join a high-end, modern opticians in Bournemouth that prides itself on a supportive and family-feel team culture. With excellent earning potential, clear career progression opportunities, and a commitment to outstanding patient care, this practice offers a unique environment for growth and success in the optical field. Experience a thriving workplace where your contributions are valued and your professional development is prioritised.
