Regional Optical Manager ShrewsburyMid Wales

Joining the Hakim Group means becoming part of a close-knit family of independent Optical practices across the UK and Ireland.

A career where empowerment innovation and unwavering support create a truly fulfilling experience. A career thats not just fulfilling but a bit like joining a secret club of the happiest eye-care professionals. We are seeking a Regional Optical Manager known internally as a Buddy to support our Joint Venture Partners and their practices.

As an influential leader who is able to build trusting relationships you will be responsible for looking after your practices during the transition period and becoming the first point of contact for the practice under business as usual.

Essentially a key part of the buddys role is to introduce demonstrate monitor share best practices and support the relationship between our head office function and the practice team.

This role will be supporting our practices covering the Shrewsbury and Mid Wales area.

Salary is negotiable depending on experience. You will also be entitled to a 4000 annual car allowance.

• Exciting calendar of events fostering a vibrant work culture.
• Employee health plan to prioritise your well-being.
• Ongoing career development opportunities
• Rewards portal with exclusive benefits and offers.
• Embrace a supportive and expanding team immersing yourself in our award-winning Hakim Group culture.

• Conduct purposeful practice visits varying in style to promote continuity and follow-up of actions and leaving a footprint that defines the impact of your visit
• Recognise the uniqueness of each practice and its business model take time to observe how they work their patient journey and what makes them special; continually look for opportunities
• Be curious know what the local market is up to feeding back information to ensure we keep competitive
• Using your observations and analysis of the sales and KPI data work with the Shark to develop robust business plans that will enable each practice to reach its sales and EBITDA ambitions
• Enable the Partners to work effectively by using the tools and resources available to them via HGHQ
• Have honest conversations and continually provide (and accept) feedback to enable a healthy business relationship of support and challenge
• Focus on the engagement within every team influence the partners (where necessary) on the importance of hiring the right people onboarding training and effective communication ensuring each team member is happy
• Continually drive improvements at HGHQ ensuring that the themes from partner feedback are heard and actioned
  Be bold try new things and share the successes
• Youll be a natural communicator personable and skilled at interacting influencing and building trusting relationships at all levels. With a strong ability to prioritise you can effectively identify and manage urgent and important tasks.

Your experience in managing change enables you to support others in navigating transitions seamlessly. As a natural coach you help others recognise and solve their problems fostering personal growth.

Additionally your analytical skills allow you to interpret data and trends providing valuable recommendations and taking appropriate action when needed.

Essentially a deep understanding of the Optical industry.

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