Assistant Store Manager

Location
Cheshunt
Position
Retail Management
Hours Per Week:
38.75 hours per week
Vacancy Type
Permanent
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As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you’ll support the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Cheshunt Tesco store. This includes leading and developing the team, delivering excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the Store Manager by taking ownership, leading with initiative, and bringing energy and personality to the store. This is a great opportunity to step into a store environment where you can build your leadership capability and progress your career in retail management.

Alongside the Store Manager, you’ll support with administrative tasks such as stock ordering and management, cash handling, and reporting. You’ll help create a positive, high-performing culture where colleagues feel motivated and supported to deliver their best.

All our colleagues play a key part in our mission of helping our customers to ‘Step Out in Confidence’ by providing tailored and effective eye care and eyewear solutions, helping customers maximise their visual potential and enhance their lifestyle.

Benefits

Free eyewear annually with immediate eligibility
Monthly bonus potential up to £350 plus uncapped commission
Family and friends discount of up to 75% with free eye tests
33 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing
Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Skills and experience we value

Strong people leadership capability, with a passion for developing others
Leading with initiative, personality, and drive to deliver results
Solving complex problems for colleagues and customers
Being customer‑obsessed and delivering exceptional service
Influencing others with a positive and engaging approach
Active listening and showing empathy towards customer and colleague needs
Staying calm and supportive in challenging moments
Working collaboratively with the Store Manager and wider team to achieve store targets
Bringing energy and confidence while representing the brand

Why Vision Express?

At Vision Express, you’ll be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you’ll have opportunities to share knowledge, develop new skills, and progress your career in retail leadership.

We believe our differences make us stronger. Diversity, inclusion, and mutual trust are core to our culture, helping us reach our goals and deliver exceptional 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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