Store Manager Designate

Location
London
Position
Retail Management
Hours Per Week:
38.75 hours per week
Vacancy Type
Permanent
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Store Manager Designate – Vision Express, North London & Hertfordshire

Where leadership meets premium eyewear and med-tech innovation.

Are you a people-first leader ready for your next challenge? Join Vision Express as a Store Manager Designate, supporting stores across North London and Hertfordshire.

We're looking for a flexible and ambitious leader who can travel across the region, supporting different stores and teams. Whether you're an experienced manager, an aspiring leader looking for your first Store Manager opportunity, or an optical professional ready to take the next step, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
 
What You'll Do

• Lead, coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Create positive store cultures where colleagues can thrive.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and memorable experiences.
• Drive store performance and commercial objectives.
• Lead from the front and inspire colleagues.
• Ensure operational excellence, compliance and high standards.
• Support stores across North London and Hertfordshire.
 
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 plus free eye tests.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation.
• Industry-leading training and development.
 
Earn More at Vision Express

Our competitive bonus scheme rewards strong store performance, giving you the opportunity to directly influence results and earnings through your leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in retail, hospitality, optics or a customer-focused environment.
• Flexibility to travel across North London and Hertfordshire.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for exceptional customer service.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to achieving results.
• The ability to coach, support and motivate others.
• Optical experience is beneficial but not essential.
 
Why Vision Express?

With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and growing med-tech business. As a Store Manager Designate, you'll gain exposure to multiple stores and teams while accelerating your development and career progression.

Ready to become our next Store Manager Designate at Vision Express? Apply now.

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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