At Vision Express, the store manager designate role is a development opportunity for someone looking to progress into store management and build a long term career in optical retail.
Working across our stores in North West London and Hertfordshire, you’ll gain experience in different locations and trading environments, helping you develop the skills and confidence needed to move into a store manager role.
As a store manager designate, you’ll support the day to day leadership of our stores, you’ll lead teams, manage performance and deliver a strong customer experience. You’ll spend time on the shop floor, coaching colleagues and supporting them to achieve both individual and store objectives.
You’ll also be involved in driving commercial performance, using KPIs and performance data to understand how the store is trading and where improvements can be made. Maintaining high operational standards and ensuring compliance will be a key part of the role, alongside creating a positive, engaging environment for both customers and colleagues.
We’re open to candidates from retail or hospitality backgrounds who enjoy leading people and delivering great service. You’ll need to be adaptable, comfortable working with targets and flexible in your approach, as this store manager designate role involves working across multiple locations.
Benefits
• Free eyewear annually with immediate eligibility
• Monthly bonus potential up to £1,030
• Family and friends discount up to 75%, including free eye tests
• 33 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential wellbeing support
• Opportunities to get involved with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
Skills and experience we value
• Experience contributing to or delivering a store improvement plan
• Managing resource effectively to meet demand and maximise sales
• Solving problems for both colleagues and customers
• Staying delivery focused during challenging periods
• A strong focus on customer service and team support
• Emotional intelligence when supporting colleagues or customers
• Experience managing, selecting and developing team members
• A positive attitude that influences others and builds commitment
Why Vision Express?
With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, Vision Express offers real development and progression opportunities. As a store manager designate, you’ll be supported with training, guidance and exposure to help you take the next step, in a business that values difference, trust and long term careers.