Store Manager

Location
Gosport
Position
Retail Management
Hours Per Week:
38.75 hours per week
Vacancy Type
Permanent
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Store Manager – Vision Express

As a Store Manager at Vision Express, you’ll lead all aspects of store operations, driving commercial performance, team engagement and an outstanding customer experience.

You’ll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the store, ensuring high standards across sales, service and compliance, while creating a positive environment where your team can thrive.

Working in a fast-paced retail leadership role, you’ll use data and insight to meet sales targets, manage store performance, and continuously improve results. Alongside this, you’ll lead on recruitment and talent development, supported by your Regional Manager and Store Support Centre, building a strong and capable team.

Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in delivering our purpose helping customers “Step out with confidence” through expert eye care and eyewear solutions that enhance everyday life.

Benefits

Monthly bonus potential up to £1,030
Free eyewear annually from day one
Family and friends discount of up to 75% + free eye tests
33 days’ holiday, with the option to buy or sell leave
Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
Opportunities to support the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Skills and experience we’re looking for

Proven experience in a Store Manager or Retail Manager role
Strong track record of delivering sales growth and store performance
Experience creating and delivering store improvement plans
Ability to manage store operations, staffing and resource planning effectively
Confident solving complex challenges for both customers and colleagues
Resilient and delivery-focused in a fast-moving retail environment
Passion for customer service excellence and team development
Experience in recruitment, coaching and performance management
High levels of emotional intelligence and leadership impact
A collaborative approach with a focus on building high-performing teams

Why Vision Express?

With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, Vision Express is a leading name in optical retail. As part of EssilorLuxottica, we offer the stability of a global organisation alongside real opportunities for career progression in retail management.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive culture where everyone can grow, contribute and succeed, because we know great teams deliver the best results.


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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