Store Manager Designate

Location
Yorkshire
Position
Retail Management
Hours Per Week:
38.75 hours per week
Vacancy Type
Permanent
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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.

Ready to become our next Store Manager Designate? Apply now.

We are Pioneers bringing heritage into the future

We are Pioneers bringing heritage into the future

We’re deeply rooted in our legacy – proud of where we came from, yet always innovating and improving the rules of the eyewear and eyecare game. We never stop learning, nor would we want to. We see our search for innovative solutions as an ongoing journey, not a destination. We’re curious – keeping up with trends, gathering insight, and thinking about where we can go next.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

APPLICATION PROCESS

We’re thrilled that you’re considering applying to work with us. As a first step, you’ll need to submit your online application via our careers site. That’s when we review your application against role requirements. Unsuccessful applications will be informed by email.

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