Retail Partner

Specsavers in Brunswick are looking for a driven and motivated Retailer to become their new Retail Director / Store Partner. If you’re looking for an investment for your future and more financial security, an incredible opportunity awaits. You’ll receive an excellent regular salary, alongside attractive benefits and a share in business profits. To help you to succeed, you’ll receive ongoing support from 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 terrific opportunity at Specsavers in Brunswick, then read on.

**What’s on Offer?**
- 50% shareholding
- Be your own boss, while still receiving an excellent salary
- Share in business profits (dividends)
- Grow a business as an investment for your future
- 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 store**

The Brunswick store is situated in a unique pedestrianised courtyard shopping precinct in the Bloomsbury area of London, near a large Waitrose which attracts a high footfall. Its last refit was in 2018 and boasts 3 optical test rooms and 1 dedicated audiology room, all fitted out with the latest clinical technology including OCT. Plus a contemporary and stylish update is due later on in the year when the store will undergo a major project boost.

A team of 9 dedicated and experienced colleagues call this store home. This includes 3 full time and 3 part time retailers, 1 resident optometrist, 1 pre-reg and 1 lab tech.

**Store location**

Bloomsbury, an affluent area in the West End of London, houses several cultural, intellectual and educational institutions such as University College London, The Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) and the British Museum. There’s lots of green areas and gardens in the vicinity as well as plenty of upmarket coffee shops and restaurants.

There are excellent transport links, Russell Square tube station on the Piccadilly Line is just 20 yards from the store. Euston station and Kings Cross/St Pancreas stations are just over half a mile walk and there’s an NCP car park that services the Brunswick shopping centre.

**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 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 retailers just like you - this is your chance to become the leader you were born to be.

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