Operations & Wholesale Manager

Zest Business Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading sustainable eyewear brand as an Operations & Wholesale Manager. You'll play a key role in shaping growth across supply chain and wholesale, while leading a mission-driven team focused on sustainability. With a competitive salary and a collaborative culture, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in the eyewear industry.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Premium spectacles & sunglasses

Generous family & friends discounts

Team-building days

Qualifications

• Experience in operations and/or wholesale management, ideally in eyewear or optics.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and commercial operations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise supply chain, wholesale sales, and operational processes.
• Identify new wholesale opportunities and manage existing relationships.
• Ensure compliance with sustainability standards.

Skills

Operations Management

Wholesale Management

Sustainability

Communication

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Tech-Savvy

Job description

Operations & Wholesale Manager - Premium Sustainable Eyewear Brand

Zest Optical are working in partnership with a design-led, sustainability-focused eyewear brand based in London to recruit an Operations & Wholesale Manager who will play a vital role in shaping their growth across supply chain, wholesale, and business operations.

The brand has gained a strong reputation for its commitment to responsible production and craftsmanship.With a flagship store in Central London and a growing global customer base spanning retail, e-commerce, and wholesale, they're entering an exciting phase of expansion.

This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven team where you'll lead operations from top to bottom, creating sustainable, scalable systems while building high-impact wholesale partnerships in the UK and internationally.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing and optimising all aspects of the supply chain, wholesale sales, and operational processes.Key areas include:

• Operations & Supply Chain - Oversee procurement, production, inventory, logistics and fulfilment across multiple sales channels.
• Wholesale Development - Identify and convert new wholesale opportunities, manage existing relationships, and ensure service excellence.
• Sustainability & Compliance - Maintain B Corp standards, ensure EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) compliance, and embed environmental best practices across the business.
• Product & Pricing - Support new product development, ensure quality standards, and shape the pricing strategy.
• Leadership - Mentor a small cross-functional team and help embed a collaborative, impact-led culture.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in operations and/or wholesale management, ideally within the eyewear or optics industry.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain and commercial operations.
• A genuine interest in sustainability and ethical product development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised, tech-savvy, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

What's on Offer

• The chance to join a growing, purpose-driven business shaping the future of sustainable eyewear.
• Base salary paying £45,000 - £60,000 DOE.
• Bonus structure linked to wholesale targets.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Your own premium spectacles & sunglasses, plus generous family & friends discounts.
• Collaborative, creative team culture with regular team-building days.

Interested?
If this sounds like the kind of challenge you've been waiting for, please send your CV through the 'Apply' link and the team will make contact to discuss in more detail.