Job Description
Divisional Sales Support Manager (DSSM)
Location - Bristol - Covering South West region
Hours of Work - 40 hours per week, with some weekend working required.
Optical Express is focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.
For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. As the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our Surgeons undertake more laser procedures collectively than any other provider. We look after thousands of patients in our clinics every week and it’s a privilege to transform the lives of so many.
The Optical Express team work together, collectively and consistently striving for excellence. We support each other, respect each other and are committed to a culture of care, trust and integrity.
Due to our continued success and growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Divisional Sales Support Manager to join our team. The role will be based in Bristol, or any other clinic location in the South west region, and will require some travel within the division. Candidates will have a background in healthcare or in High End retail, with a minimum of 5 years management experience, with a strong focus and experience of driving performance improvement with your teams.
Duties will include:
* Conducting Clinic visits where you will be expected to observe the day to day running of the clinic from a front of house and surgical service delivery perspective to include the manager’s brief, set up of the day, patient service, flow of the clinic, observation on consultations with feedback.
* Ensure the clinic and treatment centre team’s provision of safe, effective, caring and responsive patient care in a high-quality clinical environment is consistent. This must be delivered in a way which maximises the financial and operational performance of the business.
* Oversee and undertake any new Manager inductions and introductions to our brands, including Optical Express, sk:n and The Harley Medical group.
* Full involvement in the recruitment of staff, supporting Hospital/Clinic Managers as required.
* The Divisional Sales Support Manager should ensure at all times the Clinics are presentable and maintain a high standard of tidiness and cleanliness and promotes the professional image of Optical Express at all times.
* The Divisional Sales Support Manager should ensure that all Hospitals/Clinics within their division have adequate support for the day to day running of all services.
* The Divisional Sales Support Manager will be required to conduct select HR investigations, disciplinary hearings and any adhoc HR meetings ie, probation reviews, flexible working applications, wellbeing meetings.
* Be the first point of contact for the Hospital/Clinic to contact if they wish to have a discount or finance authorised.
* Assist other Divisional Sales Support Managers and Sales Directors during periods of absence or annual leave.
* The Divisional Sales Support Manager is responsible for maximising conversion opportunities with the patients to our premier treatments in both refractive and optical products and ensuring the Hospital/Clinic team influences and advises patients on the most suitable and appropriate solution for their needs.
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary
* Free or discounted optical products and procedures
* Career progression
* Modern working environment with superb technological support
Please apply now by uploading your CV.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within a professional working environment.
Optical Express is an equal opportunities employer.