Assistant Store Manager

Sunglass Hut; Ashford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + commission

Free sunglasses

Friends & Family discounts

Incentives & progression

OneSight support

Job summary

Sunglass Hut in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead with energy and confidence. You will create a high‑energy, feel‑good store culture, coach the team to achieve sales targets and celebrate wins with style.

You’ll support daily store operations, step up in the Store Manager’s absence, attract great talent with personality and confidence, and drive customer delight while living the Sunglass Hut vibe.

Qualifications

• Retail experience with leadership or supervisory exposure.
• Proven track record of driving sales and team performance.
• Confidence, strong people skills and positive energy.
• Flexibility, adaptability and comfort with fast moving retail.
• A belief that great leadership starts with great people.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front, delivering an incredible Sunglass Hut experience.
• Create a high energy, feel good culture where teams thrive.
• Coach, motivate and develop the team to smash sales and celebrate wins.
• Support daily store operations and step up in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Help attract great talent with personality, confidence and style.

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Team motivation

People skills

Retail operations

Job description

Assistant Manager - Sunglass Hut

Lead with confidence. Bring the energy. Make people feel incredible. At Sunglass Hut, we sell more than sunglasses, we sell feel good. Confidence, style and self‑expression.

Born in Miami and now part of EssilorLuxottica, we’re fast‑paced, fashion‑forward and powered by people who care. With 3,000+ stores worldwide and a strong family feel, we know how to work hard, have fun and win together.

If you love people, thrive in a fast‑paced environment and enjoy hitting goals without losing the fun, this role has your name on it.

What You’ll Do

• Lead from the front, delivering an incredible Sunglass Hut experience.
• Create a high energy, feel good culture where teams thrive.
• Coach, motivate and develop the team to smash sales and celebrate wins.
• Support daily store operations and step up in the Store Manager’s absence.
• Help attract great talent with personality, confidence and style.

What You’ll Bring

• Retail experience with leadership or supervisory exposure
• A proven track record of driving sales and team performance
• Confidence, strong people skills and positive energy
• Flexibility, adaptability and comfort with fast moving retail
• A belief that great leadership starts with great people

What’s In It For You

• Competitive pay plus commission
• Free sunglasses after probation
• Friends & Family discounts
• Incentives, recognition and real career progression
• Opportunities to support OneSight and make a global impact

Why Sunglass Hut? Because we win together, celebrate individuality, and always bring style to what we do. Sound like your vibe? Step into leadership. Let your confidence shine. Join Sunglass Hut.