Retail Partner Ashford and Bybrook

Retail Partner & Store Director, Ashford and Bybrook

Specsavers in Ashford and Bybrook are looking for a driven and experienced Optical Retailer to become their new Store Partner. This is a fantastic opportunity to live your life in a fantastic location, just 30 minutes outside of London, whilst doing the job that you love. The earning potential is huge, along with the level of support you will receive from the remaining Optom Partners, as well as the wider group.

If you’d like to find out more about this incredible opportunity at Specsavers in Ashford and Bybrook, then read on.

What’s on Offer?

• 25% Retail and 16.7% audiology shareholding available
• Fantastic operating profit across both stores
• Be your own boss, while still receiving an excellent salary
• Share in business profits (dividends) 
• Grow a business as an investment for your future
• Generous holiday allowance
• Private health and dental cover
• Pension contribution
• Flexibility – a great work/life balance 
• Build and shape your own team
• Make a difference to your local community
• Access to the best possible clinical technology, including OCT
• Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development
• Ongoing support from our leading global brand 

About the stores

Ashford

Ashford has been servicing the local community since opening its doors 28 years ago.

The store has recently relocated and now sits within the vibrant and centrally located County Square shopping centre. Just off the M20, The shopping centre is a destination for convenience, and London is accessible via train in half an hour.

The store sits proudly with 10, fully kitted test rooms, large spacious layout,  two dedicated audiology rooms, on site lab, colleague training room, games rooms and large kitchen and lounge, this stores offers as much to its patients as it does to its colleagues.

Bybrook

Located inside a large Sainsburys, Specsavers Bybrook benefits from a recent refit, now sitting with 4 test rooms, colleague room and highly affluent patient base. There store is built for success and enjoys a high ATV and great operating profit.

Beyond the incredible perks of both stores, the true beating heart is the team.

The current partners have worked hard to put their needs first, and enjoys high retention and a strong, stable manager set up across both stores. Over 40 full and part time colleagues call these stores home, with a wide range of experience and retention from over 25 years.

Its crucial our new incoming partner shares the values of team development, learning opportunities and social activities.

Requirements of the role

Alongside being an existing retailer with a strong and proven background within optics, you will also have the drive, passion, and willingness to ensure a customer-focused team and role model high standards to continue the success of this store. As the new Retail Partner, you will be able to provide a unique blend of customer care and professional excellence. You’ll be able to build a rapport with the new team, demonstrate excellent attention to detail and possess an ability to build strong relationships within the local community.

About Joint Venture Partnership

Joint venture partnership is the secret to our success here at Specsavers, with every store locally owned and led by its directors. Owning, leading, and growing your very own business is considered by many to be the pinnacle of your career. We believe that Specsavers should be led by experienced optical retailers just like you – this is your chance to become the leader you were born to be.

Find out more

If you’d like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, then get in touch, we’d love to tell you more about it. Contact Christina Cole-Cheyne on 07514 625 645 or email christina.cole-cheyne@specsavers.com