Store Manager Designate

Vision Express; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frames allowance

33 days holiday

Family & friends discounts

Free eye tests

Wellbeing support

OneSight Foundation involvement

Job summary

Vision Express Hertfordshire is seeking a Store Manager Designate to lead retail teams across multiple stores, delivering exceptional customer experiences and driving performance. You will coach colleagues, share best practice across stores and develop new starters while ensuring operational excellence.

Experience in retail leadership is valued; optics experience is a plus but not essential. You’ll work within the EssilorLuxottica group, with opportunities to progress into a Store Manager role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or retail leader.
• Strong coaching and people development skills.
• Proven ability to maintain high compliance standards and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop colleagues across multiple stores.
• Collaborate with Store Managers to share best practice and drive performance.
• Support and develop new starters to build confidence and capability.
• Maintain high standards of governance, compliance and operations.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and drive sales growth.
• Build skills and experience for progression into a Store Manager role.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching

People development

Operational governance

Commercial awareness

Relationship building

Cross-location collaboration

Job description

Store Manager Designate - Vision Express Hertfordshire

Where leadership meets premium eyewear and med-tech innovation.

Are you an experienced retail leader ready for your next challenge? As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, you'll support stores across Hertfordshire, working closely with Store Managers and their teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive performance and develop colleagues.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a people-focused environment and is passionate about developing others. While optics experience is preferred, it isn't essential. We're looking for someone with strong retail leadership experience, a coaching mindset and a commitment to operational excellence.

As part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, you'll work with leading brands including Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada and Nuance.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach and develop colleagues across multiple stores
• Work collaboratively with Store Managers throughout the area to share best practice and drive performance
• Support and develop new starters, helping them build confidence and capability
• Maintain high standards of operational excellence, governance and compliance
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable experiences
• Drive sales growth and achieve key business objectives
• Build the skills and experience needed to progress into a Store Manager role

What You'll Get

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

Earn More at Vision Express

As a Store Manager Designate, you'll benefit from a competitive bonus scheme that rewards strong business performance and leadership impact.

What we're looking for

• Experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or retail leader
• Strong coaching and people development skills
• A proven track record of maintaining high compliance standards
• Commercial awareness and experience delivering results through teams
• Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across multiple locations
• Flexibility to support stores across Hertfordshire
• Optics experience preferred, but not essential

Why Vision Express?

With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and growing med-tech business. We'll provide industry-leading training, ongoing development and clear career progression, giving you all the tools you need to become a successful Store Manager.