Retail Partner - Launceston

Specsavers in Launceston are looking for a new Retail Partner to join this successful store. If you are 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 the existing partners and 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 Launceston, then read on.

What’s on Offer?

• 50% retail shares
• Profitable business
• Be your own boss, while still receiving an excellent salary
• Share in business profits
• Stunning location
• 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
• Outstanding opportunities for clinical and personal development
• Ongoing support from our leading global brand

About the store

The Launceston store opened in 2002 and is situated in a prime location right in the centre of the high street. The store has a large catchment area and 65% of customers are over 60 years old.

There are 6 optical test rooms and 1 of these is a dual-purpose room which is used for hearcare services 99% of the time. The store underwent a refit in 2020 so still has the look and feel of a modern store. All of the test rooms are fitted with the latest clinical technology including OCT. They offer enhanced clinical services such as MECS, post cataract care, glaucoma monitoring, IOP refinement and the store is Platinum Employer accredited.

A team of 16 passionate and dedicated colleagues call this store home, including 3 DO’s, 3 lab assistants, 4 administrators/call centre operatives and 4 optoms.

You would be joining an experienced Partner Rachel McClelland, Optometry Director, who has been with Specsavers for 17 years. There is an incredibly supportive store culture where further development is encouraged plus they have trained over 25 apprentices. The team are like a big family, very supportive of each other so it’s a lovely, positive environment to work in.

Location

Launceston, known as the gateway to Cornwall is a pretty market town near the Devon, Cornwall border. Renowned for its independent shops and cafes, medieval streets and Norman castle, it’s easy to see why it’s such a popular tourist destination.

Two major dual carriageways pass next to the town, the A30 and A38. Launceston is less than a 50 minute drive to both Exeter, to the East and Newquay to the South West. Plymouth is 25 miles to the South and you can reach the beautiful beaches of Bude on the West coast in under 35 minutes.

Requirements of the role

The new Retail Partner will be a proven retailer with experience in optics. The right person for this position will be confident, possess a strong worth ethic and a willingness to succeed. You’ll be passionate about your job and enjoy a fast-paced environment whilst leading and inspiring your

teams to be the best that they can be. You’ll be willing to go the extra mile for customers and someone who encourages their team to do the same.

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 Paul Blower on: 07507872675 or email: Paul.blower@specsavers.com