Branch Manager
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Lapaire is hiring a Branch Manager to lead operations at one of its Optical Centers in Uganda. The role focuses on driving sales growth, managing a team of Sales Representatives and an Eye Specialist, strengthening B2B partnerships, and overseeing branch finances and stock. The position is full-time, based in Kampala, and requires a diploma or bachelor's degree plus 3–5 years of retail or branch management experience.
- Lead branch operations and drive B2B and B2C sales growth
- Manage, train, and motivate a sales and eye care team
- Oversee branch finances, stock management, and reporting
- Full-time role based in Kampala, Uganda
- Requires 3–5 years of retail or branch management experience
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, retail, call_centerThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in Not specifiedThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- Add concrete examples related to sales, retail, call_center, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
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Experience
Level:
Mid level
Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant
Location:
Uganda
Job descriptions &
in business, retail, or branch management
Demonstrated success in driving sales growth, managing teams, and implementing performance-boosting strategies
Strong background in customer service and business operations
Proficient in financial reporting, data analysis, and tools such as Excel
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Personal Attributes for Success
Strategic & Growth-Oriented: Able to spot opportunities and turn them into results
Strong Leader & Motivator: Skilled at inspiring and managing people to perform at their best
Accountable & Trustworthy: Integrity and responsibility guide your work
Ambitious & Results-Driven: Always aiming higher, beyond just meeting targets
Organized & Reliable: Run your branch with professionalism and structure
Customer-Focused & Empathic: Able to connect with and serve diverse customers
Negotiator: Comfortable building partnerships and driving win–win outcomes
Ready for the challenge? Apply now!
Please note that the base salary ranges from 1M to 1.3M UGX monthly.
Please note that we intend to make contact with all of our applicants, but unfortunately high volumes of applications make this unrealistic. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, your application has not been successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.
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Requirements
- At Lapaire, we transform people’s lives.
- Because good eyesight is essential for living well and fulfilling your dreams, we have developed a unique concept: a service where the customer is at the heart of our project and quality, stylish products at fair, transparent prices.
- Joining the Lapaire team is first and foremost joining an inspiring pan-African adventure that impacts the health and well-being of the people around us, and therefore their lives.
- But it is also and above all :
- Serving our clients at best to improve their lives
- Working and acting as an entrepreneur, contributing to the Lapaire project with ideas and initiatives
- Participating in the expansion of a dynamic company by organizing and anticipating work efficiently.
- Learning every day to continue to grow and surpass yourself
- Collaborating with young and multicultural teams while sharing your knowledge
- The Lapaire Group was created in 2018 in Kenya and already has close to 100 Optical Shops and over 450 employees in Uganda, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Mali, Benin, Togo and Senegal.
- Lapaire, See Beyond.
- Branch Manager-Multiple Locations
- The Senior Branch Manager will lead operations in one of Lapaire’s Optical Centers in Uganda. This is a key leadership role, responsible for branch performance and also for driving new growth strategies, strengthening B2B partnerships, and boosting B2C sales.
- The Branch Manager will work closely with the Operations Manager and Area Managers, managing a team of Sales Representatives and an Eye Specialist (Optometrist or OCO).
- Key
Responsibilities
- Know & Own the Business and serve its customers
- Knowledgeable about products and their benefits, as well as about customers’ needs
- Increase brand notoriety and awareness around clear sight to all potential customers
- Drive the growth of sales, achieve and surpass sales targets
- Engage in Business Development, gather market intelligence and insights
- Lead and inspire a team
- Build and train a solid and united team, by sharing knowledge and sales experience, foster a great culture, and drive sustainable business growth
- Manage, motivate, inspire and support the team in their daily work, allocate tasks, lead meetings with them
- Support the team to hit and surpass the targets - vision tests done, cash collected and net promoter score (customer satisfaction)
- Manage Branch finances & stock
- Keep finances up to date, recording all deposits & purchases
- Ensure excellent stock management, loss & shrinkage prevention
- Prepare finance reports to the management team
- Maintain a clean & presentable shop
- Candidate Profile
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or a related field
- Minimum 3–5 years’ proven