Store Manager

Vision Express; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with commission

Generous holiday allowance and pension

Discounted eyewear

In-store incentives

Career progression across brands and,?

Job summary

Sunglass Hut in the United Kingdom is seeking a Store Manager to own the store operations, lead a high-energy team and deliver standout customer experiences.

You will drive sales, coach staff, recruit talent, and uphold the Sunglass Hut culture across the brand. This role offers a competitive salary with commission, generous holiday allowance, pension, and opportunities for progression within EssilorLuxottica.

Qualifications

• Proven retail management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial instincts and a passion for performance.
• Confidence leading, motivating and developing teams.
• Customer-first mindset with strong selling skills.
• Great organisation, communication and problem solving ability.
• Energy, ownership and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day running of the store
• Lead from the front with great customer experiences
• Build, coach and inspire a strong store team
• Drive sales, KPIs and profitability
• Recruit and develop great talent
• Turn performance insights into action
• Live and lead the Sunglass Hut culture

Skills

Retail management

Commercial instincts

Team leadership

Customer-focused selling

Organisation & communication

Energy & ownership

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Own the store. Lead the team. Bring the vibe.

At Sunglass Hut, we don’t just sell sunglasses, we sell feel good. Confidence. Style. Self‑expression. And as a Store Manager, you bring it all to life.

Born in Miami and part of the EssilorLuxottica family, we’re fast‑paced, fashion‑forward and powered by passionate people. With 3,000+ stores worldwide and a strong family feel, we’ve got global scale with local heart and we’re always moving forward.

This is your chance to take full ownership of a store, build a brilliant team and drive results without losing the fun.

What you’ll do

• Own the day‑to‑day running of the store
• Lead from the front with great customer experiences
• Build, coach and inspire a strong store team
• Drive sales, KPIs and profitability
• Recruit and develop great talent
• Turn performance insights into action
• Live and lead the Sunglass Hut culture

What you’ll bring

• Proven retail management experience in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong commercial instincts and a passion for performance
• Confidence leading, motivating and developing teams
• A customer first mindset with strong selling skills
• Great organisation, communication and problem solving ability
• Energy, ownership and a can do attitude
• Confidence using systems and Microsoft Office tools

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary plus monthly commission
• Generous holiday allowance and pension
• Discounted eyewear (yes, sunnies included )
• In‑store incentives and recognition
• Career progression across brands, countries and functions
• Development opportunities within EssilorLuxottica
• The chance to support OneSight and help change lives through vision

Why Sunglass Hut?

We trust our leaders, invest in our people and celebrate individualityall while delivering style and results.