**Optical Manager**
**About Us**
Since 1911, National Pharmacies has been caring for the community providing access and value for our members in the dispensing of quality medications, optical and beauty ranges and the provision of health services. With our roots firmly planted in South Australia we have expanded into the eastern states of Australia and celebrate approximately 230,000 members across our 46 community pharmacies and 20 optical outlets.
We give back to the communities in which we operate through a number of sponsorship and support programs. We are the faces behind the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant, where we get to walk arm in arm with our valued members; support junior sport programs with our involvement with the National Pharmacies SANFL juniors and a number of local sports sponsorships; support KickStart for Kids with various fundraising drives, and most recently the 20/20 project providing free glasses for members children aged 12 years and under.
Our organisation is underpinned by our values of care, communicate, collaborate and celebrate.
**About The Role...**
As an Optical Manager, you will deliver high level customer service whilst being informative, and providing personalised, quality optical services in a professional environment. With your previous experience as an Optical Dispenser/Manager you will be skilled in assisting our customers with all their eye care solutions from our range of high quality and fashionable products.
**In this role, you will**:
- inspire and lead the optical team to deliver outstanding and professional customer service for every member and customer, every time.
- demonstrate passion for our brand and commitment to growing our membership.
- provide your team with support and guidance in the areas of training and development in the pursuit for continuous improvement
- manage rosters and timekeeping for all optical team members
- manage inventory and ensure displays are merchandised appropriately
- suggest products that meet customers needs and close the sale
- explain how products work & demonstrating how to use products
- be committed to attending regular training
**WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?**
You will have well developed communication and interpersonal skills, excellent personal and professional presentation, be energetic and be dedicated to providing exceptional customer service.
**Experience, skills & attributes**:
- relevant retail and people management experience
- motivation of self and ability to guide and lead others
- outstanding customer service skills
- cash handling & EFTPOS experience
- excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- ability to work flexible hours
- willingness to supply or undergo a police check prior to commencement
- ideally have a Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing, or a willingness to undertake relevant on the job training
**What's in it for you**
This is a unique opportunity to build a career in an organisation that will support your ongoing professional development and offers career progression and comprehensive training.
- Work for an iconic SA organisation
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to further develop your career
- Corporate Health Fund
- Delight SA's community by participating in the National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant
- Social Club
**How to Apply...**
**If you are a passionate person who realises the tremendous opportunity that this role offers and want to utilise your skills and passion in the healthcare industry, we want to hear from you!**
**APPLY NOW!!**
**No agencies please.