Branch Manager at Lapaire Uganda

About Lapaire Uganda

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Understand Lapaire products, services, and customer needs to provide excellent client experiences.
• Promote awareness of eye care services and the importance of clear vision within the community.
• Drive branch sales performance and achieve or exceed assigned targets.
• Develop business growth strategies to increase customer acquisition and revenue.
• Identify new business opportunities and gather market intelligence.
• Build strong relationships with customers and improve customer satisfaction levels.
• Monitor customer feedback and implement improvements to service delivery.

• Build, train, and develop a high-performing branch team.
• Share sales knowledge and promote a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Manage, motivate, and support sales representatives and eye specialists.
• Allocate daily responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Conduct team meetings and provide guidance to achieve branch objectives.
• Support employees in meeting targets related to vision tests, sales, collections, and customer satisfaction.

• Maintain accurate branch financial records.
• Ensure proper recording of deposits, expenses, and purchases.
• Prepare financial reports and performance updates for management.
• Monitor cash handling procedures and ensure accountability.
• Manage inventory levels and prevent stock losses.
• Implement measures to reduce product damage, losses, and shrinkage.
• Ensure the optical shop remains clean, organized, and professional.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Sales, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in business management, retail operations, branch management, or sales leadership.
• Proven experience managing teams and achieving sales targets.
• Strong background in customer service and business operations.
• Experience preparing financial reports and analyzing business performance.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to motivate employees and improve performance.
• Business development and sales growth abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer relationship management skills.
• Financial awareness and accountability.
• Ability to analyze data and make business decisions.
• Excellent negotiation and partnership-building skills.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-growing business environment.

Personal Attributes for Success

Benefits of Working at Lapaire Uganda

• Work with a fast-growing Pan-African company.
• Develop leadership and business management skills.
• Gain experience in retail and optical healthcare operations.
• Work with young and multicultural teams.
• Contribute to improving access to quality eye care services.
• Build a career in sales, operations, and business development.

Who Should Apply?

• Branch Managers.
• Retail Managers.
• Sales Managers.
• Business Development Officers.
• Operations Supervisors.
• Customer Experience Managers.
• Commercial Officers.
• Store Managers.
• Entrepreneurs with strong business leadership experience.

Interview Preparation Tips

• Be ready to explain previous experience managing teams.
• Highlight examples of achieving sales growth.
• Demonstrate knowledge of customer service strategies.
• Explain how they handle employee performance challenges.
• Show understanding of financial management and stock control.
• Prepare examples of successful business development initiatives.
• Demonstrate leadership, accountability, and problem-solving skills.

CV Tips for Applicants

• Branch or retail management experience.
• Sales achievements and revenue growth results.
• Team leadership experience.
• Customer service achievements.
• Financial reporting skills.
• Inventory and stock management experience.
• Business development achievements.
• Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Professional certifications and qualifications.

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