Store Manager Designate

VISION EXPRESS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frames allowance

Holiday entitlement

Discounts for family & friends

Free eye tests

Wellbeing support

OneSight Foundation

Job summary

Vision Express is seeking a Store Manager Designate to support multiple stores across the region, developing leadership capabilities and ensuring outstanding customer experiences. You will work with top brands and benefit from industry training.

This role offers a competitive bonus scheme, generous holiday and eyewear perks, plus wellbeing support. If you have proven store leadership and a passion for people development, this could be your next step.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or retail leader.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Commercial awareness and a track record of delivering results.
• Flexibility to support different stores and teams.
• Passion for customer service and people development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop retail teams across multiple stores
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable experiences
• Drive store performance, sales growth and key business objectives
• Maintain high standards of operational excellence and compliance
• Build the skills and experience required to progress as a Store Manager

Skills

Store leadership

Coaching

Customer service

People development

Retail leadership

Job description

Store Manager Designate - Vision Express

Where leadership meets premium eyewear and med-tech innovation.

Are you an aspiring Store Manager looking for your next career move? As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, you'll support multiple stores, gain exposure to different teams and locations, and develop the experience needed to become a successful Store Manager.

As part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, you'll help deliver outstanding customer experiences while working with leading brands including Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada and Nuance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach and develop retail teams across multiple stores
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable experiences
• Drive store performance, sales growth and key business objectives
• Maintain high standards of operational excellence and compliance
• Build the skills and experience required to progress as a Store Manager

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 leadership and coaching skills
• Commercial awareness and a track record of delivering results
• Flexibility to support different stores and teams
• Passion for customer service and people development

Why Vision Express?

With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland and Jersey, we’re a leading optical retailer and growing med‑tech business. Whether you’re an experienced Store Manager or ready to take the next step towards becoming a Store Manager, we’ll provide industry‑leading training, ongoing development and clear career progression.