Store Manager Designate

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join one of the UK’s leading optical retailers? Vision Express is looking for a Store Manager Designate to lead and inspire teams across our London stores. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused leader who’s passionate about delivering outstanding eye care and service.

As a Store Manager Designate, you’ll work across several stores in London, gaining experience in different environments while preparing to take on your own store. You’ll lead skilled and experienced teams, drive performance, and ensure every customer leaves feeling valued and cared for. This role is perfect for someone ready for their first store management position or looking to broaden their leadership experience in optical retail.

If you’re passionate about people, love building connections, and want a rewarding leadership role with career progression, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

•Free eyewear up to £550 annually with immediate eligibility

•On-target bonuses of up to £8,280, depending on store performance

•Stretch target bonuses of up to £16,560, depending on store performance

•Family and friends discount of 75%, 50%, and 25% plus a free eye test

•33 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday

•Employee Assistance Program offering confidential wellbeing support

•Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Some Experiences That Will Help You Succeed

•Previous experience developing a store improvement plan

•Managing resources to meet demand and maximise sales

•Solving complex problems for colleagues and customers

•Remaining delivery-focused during challenging times

•Being customer-obsessed and providing exceptional service

•Showing emotional intelligence to support colleagues and customers

•Working as part of a winning team and learning from mistakes

•Managing a team, selecting and developing colleagues, and working with HR

•Displaying a positive attitude that inspires others to commit to a cause

Why Vision Express?

Working at Vision Express means being part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you’ll have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career, and reach your potential.

We believe diversity and inclusion are key to success, and we strive for a culture of mutual trust that enables us to achieve results together.