Assistant Store Manager – Vision Express Uxbridge
Are you an experienced retail leader looking for your next challenge? We're looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our Vision Express store in Uxbridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded leader who enjoys being on the shop floor, motivating colleagues and driving sales performance in a fast-paced environment.
As an Assistant Store Manager, you'll work closely with the Store Manager to support the day-to-day running of the store, develop colleagues and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You'll lead from the front, using coaching, energy and commercial awareness to help the team achieve its goals.
This Assistant Store Manager role is ideal for someone with previous management experience who is confident leading people and making decisions. While optics experience is welcome, it isn't essential. We're particularly interested in candidates from retail, hospitality or other customer-focused sectors who can bring strong leadership skills and KPI-driven thinking.
What You'll Do
• Support the Store Manager in leading and developing colleagues
• Drive sales performance and achieve key business objectives
• Use KPIs and commercial insights to improve results
• Motivate and coach colleagues to deliver exceptional service
• Conduct regular coaching and performance conversations
• Maintain operational excellence and compliance standards
• Lead the store in the Store Manager's absence
• Support recruitment, colleague engagement and development
What We're Looking For
• Previous management, supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong people management and coaching skills
• Commercial awareness and confidence working with KPIs
• A hands-on leadership style
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience motivating teams to achieve results
• Optics experience is not required, training will be provided
Why Vision Express?
As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll receive industry-leading training, ongoing development and clear progression opportunities. Whether you're already an Assistant Store Manager or looking to step into an Assistant Store Manager role from another sector, we'll help you build a rewarding long-term career.
Ready to become our next Assistant Store Manager? Apply now.