Store Manager Designate

Are you a passionate retail leader ready to become a store manager and take the next big step in your career? We're looking for an ambitious store manager designate to join our Kent region. You'll begin your journey in our Bluewater store, working with an experienced store manager before progressing to a 12month secondment in our Dover Tesco store from summer 2026.

This is a high impact development opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a fully established store manager role.
As a store manager designate, you'll gain hands-on experience in a fastpaced, high performing retail environment. You'll work closely with experienced leaders, learning the full scope of store manager responsibilities - from team leadership and customer experience to commercial performance and operational excellence.
After your initial development period in Bluewater, you'll transition to our Dover store - an established, supportive team known for strong results and a positive culture. To excel here, you'll need to be people focused, collaborative, and committed to driving outstanding business performance.

Benefits

• Free eyewear annually with immediate eligibility

• Monthly bonus potential up to £1,030

• Family & friends discount of up to 75% plus free eye tests

• 33 days annual leave with buy/sell options

• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support

• Opportunities to contribute to the One Sight Essilor Luxottica Foundation

Skills & Experience We're Looking For


• Experience creating and delivering a store improvement plan

• Ability to manage resources to meet demand and maximise sales

• Strong problem solving skills for both colleagues and customers

• A deliveryfocused approach, even in challenging times

• Customerobsessed mindset with exceptional service skills

• Emotional intelligence to support yourself and others

• A team player who learns from mistakes and builds a winning culture

• Experience managing a team, developing colleagues, and partnering with HR

• A positive, influential attitude that inspires commitment from others

Why Vision Express?
At Vision Express, you become part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you'll gain access to shared expertise, continuous learning, and real opportunities to elevate your career - whether you're stepping into your first store manager role or expanding your leadership experience.
We're proud that diversity, inclusion, and mutual trust are core to our culture. We believe we're strongest when we work together, bringing different perspectives that help us achieve exceptional results.