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Optometry - Branch Manager Jobs - Edinburgh

Optometry - Branch Manager Jobs - Edinburgh (Job Ref: WR/JOBS/24734-10959)

Job Ref : WR/JOBS/24734-10959
Discipline : Practice Manager
Contract : Permanent
Salary : £18,000-22,000 p.a.

Vacancy Location : Lothian View Map

Job Description :

Flame Health Optometry - Branch Manager Job - Edinburgh:

We are currently recruiting for a Practice Manager to join this highly successful Optical practice based in Lothian. Established for 250 years, this company has a network of almost 400 stores nationwide, employing 600 qualified opticians, 250 dispensing opticians and over 350 optometrists. Dedicated to providing a quality service, the company ensures all of its staff are trained to the highest standard by ensuring all new staff complete an intensive 3 month training programme, followed by ongoing training to aid in continuous development.

Job Purpose

To maximise customer service, sales and profit through the delivery of outstanding eyecare and the development, leadership and coaching of their team to deliver first for service, and exceptional business results

Key Personal Responsibilities

Recruit, lead, motivate and manage colleagues to develop business performance
Proactively coach and develop colleagues to support succession planning
Control Branch Administration Standards
Achieve and sustain excellent branch presentation standards
Exceed Customer Expectations
Deliver Sales Plan

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

In depth knowledge of branch operating principles, including employment and health and safety legislation
Possess strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Ability to recruit, develop, lead and coach
Experience of driving excellent customer service and selling
Experience of setting targets and interpreting financial data e.g. P&L/KPI reports
Effective planning, organisation and delegation skills
Logical approach to problem solving
Ability to be flexible and able to work under pressure whilst ensuring deadlines and targets are met
Self motivated, focused and able to work alone, and as part of a team
Ability to manage performance issues to a successful conclusion

Benefits