Store Manager - Cheshire Oaks
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 2, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. M&S Opticians scores B on the Alion truth index.
About the Role
As an M&S Opticians Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales performance, building customer awareness, and growing the business while ensuring an exceptional customer experience. Your leadership will be key in managing a high-performing team, including clinical professionals, and fostering a culture of excellence. With a strong understanding of sales delivery and business growth, you will take ownership of the store’s success, utilising your commercial awareness and strategic thinking to maximise performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, onboard, and develop team members to reach their full potential
- Lead the promotion of M&S Opticians throughout the store to drive customer engagement
- Maintain high sales performance while ensuring excellent customer service
- Manage resources effectively to maximise sales and conversions
- Build strong working relationships with the clinical professionals in store to optimise their contribution to sales and service
- Work towards achieving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and sales targets
- Implement company policies, procedures, and systems efficiently
- Identify and implement strategies for business growth and customer retention
- Ensure compliance with data protection, safeguarding, and company policies
About You
You are an experienced retail or optical manager with a strong track record in driving sales, leading teams, and delivering outstanding customer service. A confident and inspirational leader, you excel at developing your team, fostering a high-performance culture, and maximising business growth. With strong commercial awareness, problem-solving skills, and a strategic mindset, you are always looking for ways to enhance the customer experience, efficiency and performance. Your ability to adapt, self-reflect, and implement improvements makes you a key driver of success.
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in people management within an optical retail setting
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Ability to drive performance and achieve business goals
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
- Strong technical and commercial awareness