Store Manager

Location
Elmers End
Position
Retail Management
Hours Per Week:
38.75 hours per week
Vacancy Type
Permanent
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Join Vision Express in Elmers End Tesco as a Store Manager and take the next step in your career. We’re looking for a customer-focused leader who’s confident engaging with people and passionate about delivering outstanding eye care and service.

You’ll be leading a small, skilled team in a store with 2 testing rooms, 3 Optical Assistants, and 2 Optometrists, running 7 clinics per week. This is an ideal role for someone ready for their first store management position in optical retail or an experienced manager looking for a new challenge.

As Store Manager, you’ll inspire and engage your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive performance, and uphold the Vision Express brand. You’ll also be hands-on on the shop floor, supporting your team and ensuring every customer leaves feeling valued and cared for.

This store is currently hitting targets with strong performance, and there’s a fantastic opportunity to grow further in 2026. If you’re passionate about people, love building connections, and are ready to take on a rewarding leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

Free eyewear up to £550 annually with immediate eligibility
On-target bonuses of up to £8,280, depending on store performance
Stretch target bonuses of up to £16,560, depending on store performance
Family and friends discount of 75%, 50%, and 25% plus a free eye test
33 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential wellbeing support
Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Some Experiences That Will Help You Succeed

Previous experience developing a store improvement plan
Managing resources to meet demand and maximise sales
Solving complex problems for colleagues and customers
Remaining delivery-focused during challenging times
Being customer-obsessed and providing exceptional service
Showing emotional intelligence to support colleagues and customers
Working as part of a winning team and learning from mistakes
Managing a team, selecting and developing colleagues, and working with HR
Displaying a positive attitude that inspires others to commit to a cause

Why Vision Express?

Working at Vision Express means being part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you’ll have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career, and reach your potential.

We believe diversity and inclusion are key to success, and we strive for a culture of mutual trust that enables us to achieve results together.

We are Pioneers bringing heritage into the future

We are Pioneers bringing heritage into the future

We’re deeply rooted in our legacy – proud of where we came from, yet always innovating and improving the rules of the eyewear and eyecare game. We never stop learning, nor would we want to. We see our search for innovative solutions as an ongoing journey, not a destination. We’re curious – keeping up with trends, gathering insight, and thinking about where we can go next.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION PROCESS

We’re thrilled that you’re considering applying to work with us. As a first step, you’ll need to submit your online application via our careers site. That’s when we review your application against role requirements. Unsuccessful applications will be informed by email.

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