Assistant Store Manager

Vision Express; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free sunglasses after probation

Friends & Family discounts

Incentives, recognition and real CAREE

Job summary

Sunglass Hut in Birmingham is seeking a Store Manager to lead from the front, delivering an incredible in-store experience. You will coach, motivate and develop the team to smash sales while ensuring daily store operations run smoothly.

If you thrive in a fast-moving retail environment, value people-first leadership, and want to help grow the Sunglass Hut brand, this role offers real career progression and opportunities to support OneSight with a global impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail with leadership or supervisory exposure.
• Track record of driving sales and team performance.
• Confident, with strong people skills and positive energy.
• Flexible and adaptable to fast-moving retail.
• 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

Retail leadership

Sales leadership

People skills

Adaptability

Team development

Job description

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

• 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.