Store Manager Designate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Frames discount

3 3 days holiday?

Eye tests free

Wellbeing support

OneSight Foundation

Job summary

Vision Express is seeking a Store Manager Designate to lead store teams, deliver outstanding customer service and drive sales growth across multiple locations in the South London area.

You'll gain exposure to different stores, develop leadership skills, and benefit from industry-leading training and progression within the EssilorLuxottica group.

Join a premium eyewear and med-tech brand with collaborations from Ray-Ban, Oakley and Prada, and the opportunity to advance into a Store Manager role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams in a consumer-facing environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Commercial awareness with a track record of delivering results.

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.

Job description

Store Manager Designate - Vision Express, South London

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.

Ready to become our next Store Manager Designate?