Assistant Store Manager

Vision Express; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frames allowance

33 days holiday

Family and friends discounts

Free eye tests

Employee wellbeing support

Competitive bonus scheme

OneSight Foundation involvement

Job summary

Vision Express Glasgow Fort is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in leading a customer-focused team and delivering great service. If you have optical experience or leadership in retail or hospitality, this is a strong step to develop your career in optics.

You will coach colleagues, drive sales performance through KPIs, manage onboarding, and ensure compliance and smooth store operations. This role offers a competitive bonus, holiday allowance, and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supervisor, Team Leader, Deputy Manager or Assistant Store Manager
• Optical experience is beneficial but not essential
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills
• Comfortable with administration and using store systems
• Commercial awareness and a customer-first mindset
• A passion for developing people and delivering results

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in leading, coaching and developing colleagues
• Drive sales performance through effective KPI management
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences and service standards
• Support recruitment, onboarding and colleague engagement activities
• Complete administrative tasks and confidently use store systems
• Maintain operational and compliance standards
• Take responsibility for the store in the Store Manager's absence

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer focus

Communication

Store systems

Sales KPI management

Job description

Assistant Store Manager - Vision Express Glasgow Fort

Are you passionate about developing people, delivering great customer experiences and taking the next step in your career? We're looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join Vision Express Glasgow Fort and support the Store Manager in leading a successful, customer-focused team.

This opportunity would suit someone with optical experience who is keen to develop their career. We're also open to candidates from retail or hospitality leadership backgrounds who are looking to build a long-term career in optics.

What You'll Do

• Support the Store Manager in leading, coaching and developing colleagues
• Drive sales performance through effective KPI management
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences and service standards
• Support recruitment, onboarding and colleague engagement activities
• Complete administrative tasks and confidently use store systems
• Maintain operational and compliance standards
• Take responsibility for the store in the Store Manager's absence

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Supervisor, Team Leader, Deputy Manager or Assistant Store Manager
• Optical experience is beneficial but not essential
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills
• Comfortable with administration and using store systems
• Commercial awareness and a customer-first mindset
• A passion for developing people and delivering results

What You'll Get

• £350 towards frames or designer sunglasses, with unlimited spend on lenses
• 33 days holiday with buy/sell options
• Family and friends discounts plus free eye tests
• Employee wellbeing support
• Competitive bonus scheme linked to business performance
• Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation

Why Vision Express?

As an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll be part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in eyewear and eyecare. With industry-leading training, ongoing development and clear progression opportunities, we’ll help you build a rewarding long-term career in optics.

Ready to become our next Assistant Store Manager?