Store Manager Designate - West Yorkshire

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking retail company as a Store Manager Designate in West Yorkshire. This role offers a unique 6-month training program designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel as a Store Manager. You will oversee daily operations, manage a team, and ensure exceptional customer service while meeting sales targets. With a commitment to flexible working options, this position is perfect for those looking to balance their professional and personal lives. Embrace the opportunity to lead a team in a dynamic retail environment, fostering growth and excellence in customer care.

Benefits

Sales and performance-based bonus

Competitive pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life Assurance - 4x salary

Free annual eyewear

Discounts for friends and family

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible health benefits

Annual leave increasing with service

Lifestyle benefits like Gymflex

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills are essential for this role.
• Excellent communication skills to build rapport with customers.
• Ability to analyze sales data to drive team performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and manage colleagues effectively.
• Ensure excellent customer service and maintain store standards.
• Recruit and train staff to align with company goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales Performance Analysis

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Pressure Management

Training and Coaching

Customer Service

Job description

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Store Manager Designate - West Yorkshire, England

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Client:

West Midlands

Location:

England, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Role overview

This role will primarily cover the West Yorkshire region. As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, you’ll join us on a 6-month training and development programme, aimed to prepare you for the role of a Store Manager. The programme is designed to help participants understand our brand and equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge required to excel in the role of a Store Manager. You’ll be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the store, managing colleagues, ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining store standards, and meeting sales targets. Administrative tasks such as scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting will also be part of your responsibilities.

You’ll manage the recruitment for your store with support from your Regional Manager and Store Support Centre colleagues. Creating a positive work environment, training, and supporting employees are key parts of your role. Our mission is to help customers ‘See More and Be More’ by providing tailored eyecare and eyewear solutions to maximize their visual potential and lifestyle.

Although the hours are advertised, we are open to discussing flexible working options to suit your needs, whether fitting around the school run or a compressed week.

Who are we?

We are Vision Express, with over 200 stores across the UK and Ireland, offering various working environments from city centre flagship stores to coastal locations. As part of the EssilorLuxottica group, we are a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of lenses, frames, and sunglasses, with brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, and Oliver Peoples.

Who is the perfect candidate?

• Monitor and analyze sales performance data to identify areas for improvement and encourage this within your team to meet or exceed sales targets and drive growth.
• Support colleagues with strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills to translate technical terminology for patients.
• Attention to detail in maintaining accurate customer records, prescriptions, and requirements.
• Teamwork across the store including Eye Care Professionals, Optical Assistants, and Management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Confidence, passion, drive, and enthusiasm.
• Assist with in-store recruitment processes.
• Conduct training and coaching to ensure team members perform at their best and align with our mission.

Additional information:

• Sales and performance-based bonus
• Targeted incentives
• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical cover for you and your family
• Life Assurance - 4x your basic salary
• Free annual eyewear
• Opportunities with the OneSight Foundation
• Discounts for friends and family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual leave increasing with service, with buy/sell options
• Flexible health benefits
• Community and knowledge sharing initiatives
• Lifestyle benefits like Gymflex, Dining Cards, and Cycle to Work