Retail Partner
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Full Time, Permanent
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Specsavers in Wimborne Minster 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 truly beautiful location, whilst doing the job that you love. There’s terrific earning potential, plus you’ll have the chance to build a secure investment for your future. To help you to succeed, you’ll receive ongoing support from the existing Optometry Partner, plus our leading global brand. You’ll also have access to the very best clinical technology and will receive unrivalled professional development. If you’d like to find out more about this incredible opportunity at Specsavers in Wimborne Minster, then read on.
What’s on Offer?
• 50% share holding
• New store, open since 2023
• 3 Test Rooms
• 1 Dual Audiology Room
• Huge growth potential
• Highly affluent market town
• Opportunity to shape the business and team
• 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
About the store
Winborne Minster opened its doors in 2023 and enjoys a prominent high street location, with regular footfall daily.
The store is based on one floor and has three dedicated test rooms, along with one dual audiology room where hear care services are offered one day a week. The store is open every day and is currently servicing 120 test eye tests a week. As this business is still in its infancy, there is naturally, huge opportunity for further growth. ATV and Contact Lens Direct debits are strong, and the team are highly motivated to drive the success of the business, with increasing volume being key.
The store is home to a team of 15 colleagues, including 3 Optometrists, and an assistant store manager in the final stages of becoming a dispensing optician. The new incoming retail partner will be dedicated to growing the business, but also to developing and nurturing the team. This is an opportunity to really shape and impact a business that has huge potential.
Location
The town itself is highly affluent and offers a large amount of independent shops, cafes and eateries. Known for its uniqueness, it draws large crowds throughout the year as well as a stable and loyal customer base.
Winborne Minster is in the heart of the stunning Dorset in the south of the UK.
If you enjoy being outdoors, this is the perfect location for you!
Within a 20-minute drive you will find yourself in the New Forest National Park, full of stunning walks, wildlife and retreats. Half an hour in the opposite direction you will find yourself on the Dorset coast where you will have the coastal locations of Poole and largest town in Dorset, Bournemouth. This is a truly exceptional part of the UK and offers you a truly unique lifestyle.
Requirements of the role
Alongside being an existing retailer with a strong and proven background, you will also have the drive, passion and willingness to ensure a customer-focussed 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 professional optics should be led by 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 Cheyne on Mobile 07514 625645/Email christina.cheyne@specsavers.com
Key information
Location
Wimborne Minster
- Permanent
- Retail Partner
Apply by
15th May
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