Store Manager

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

Where customer service meets premium eyewear and med-tech innovation.
Are you a proven retail leader ready to take ownership of your own store?
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

· Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing retail team
· Drive commercial performance through exceptional customer experience
· Take full ownership of store results, KPIs, and operational excellence
· Lead from the front on the shop floor, delivering personalised service
· Oversee all store operations including rotas, stock, compliance, and standards
· Build a strong team culture focused on engagement, development, and accountability
· Partner with support teams to deliver continuous improvement and business success
 
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. Store Managers who deliver strong commercial performance can benefit from a competitive bonus scheme with uncapped earning potential, rewarding both leadership and results.
 
What We're Looking For
 
· Strong retail leadership experience in a customer-focused environment
· Confident leading, motivating, and developing high-performing teams
· Commercially driven with a track record of delivering results
· Passionate about customer experience and retail excellence
· Resilient and adaptable leader, comfortable managing change
· A natural communicator who can engage, influence, and inspire
 
Optics experience is not required – we'll support you to learn everything you need.
 
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, our people, and your career development.
Ready to take the next step in your retail leadership career? 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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