Vision Express
Store Manager Designate

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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
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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.
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- 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.
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