Assistant Store Manager

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

Where customer service meets premium eyewear and med-tech innovation.
Are you an experienced retail leader ready to take the next step in eye care?
Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance.

What You’ll Do

· Support the Store Manager in leading, coaching, and developing the team
· Drive performance by delivering exceptional customer service and commercial results
· Lead by example on the shop floor, providing personalised product advice
· Oversee daily operations, including rotas, stock management, and compliance
· Support with recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing colleague development

What You’ll Get

· £350 towards frames or designer sunglasses, with unlimited spend on lenses
· 33 days holiday with buy/sell options
· Family & friends discounts + free eye tests
· Employee wellbeing support
· Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation

Earn More at Vision Express

Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Assistant Store Managers who deliver strong commercial performance can benefit from a competitive bonus scheme — with uncapped potential for high performers. Your leadership makes a difference — and it pays off.

What We’re Looking For

· Previous retail leadership or supervisory experience
· Confident leading teams and driving performance in a fast-paced environment
· Passionate about customer experience, eyewear, and retail innovation
· Strong communicator who can motivate and engage a team
· Commercially aware with a problem-solving, can-do attitude

Why Vision Express?

With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we’re a leading optical retailer and a growing med-tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, people, and your career development.
Ready to start your career in optical retail? Apply now and see your future clearly.

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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