Store Manager Designate

Store Manager Designate - Kent

Are you an experienced retail leader looking for your next Store Manager opportunity in Kent? Do you enjoy developing teams, delivering exceptional customer service, and driving commercial performance?

We're looking for a Store Manager Designate to join Vision Express in Kent on a permanent basis. This role will initially provide maternity cover in our Dover store, before moving into long-term area support across Kent. It's a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious retail manager looking to build experience across multiple locations while preparing for their next Store Manager position.

As a Store Manager Designate, you'll:

• Initially lead and support our Dover store during a maternity cover period
• Take ownership of store performance, customer experience, and team engagement
• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing retail teams
• Drive sales performance and commercial growth
• Deliver outstanding customer service and patient care
• Manage store operations, compliance, and company standards
• Support stores across Kent as business needs require
• Work closely with experienced Store Managers and regional leaders

This role offers exposure to a variety of store environments, allowing you to further develop your leadership skills and broaden your retail management experience.

• Free eyewear annually from day one
• Monthly bonus scheme of up to £1,030
• Family & friends discounts of up to 75% plus free eye tests
• 33 days holiday, with buy and sell options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to support the One Sight Essilor Luxottica Foundation
• Excellent career development opportunities across Vision Express

• Previous retail management, assistant manager, or store manager experience
• Strong commercial awareness and leadership skills
• Experience coaching and developing colleagues
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
• A customer-focused approach and passion for retail
• Flexibility to travel across the Kent region when required

At Vision Express, we operate over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland and are committed to developing future leaders. If you're looking for a Store Manager job in Kent and want the opportunity to gain experience in both a store leadership role and wider regional support position, we'd love to hear from you.