Optical Store Manager

At Sunglass Hut, we don't just sell eyewear. We help people look good, feel confident and see life through a different lens.

As an Optical Store Manager, you'll combine your optical expertise with inspiring leadership, creating an exceptional customer experience while driving commercial success. You'll lead from the front, support your team to perform at their best and ensure every customer receives expert advice tailored to their needs.

Born in Miami and part of the Essilor Luxottica family, we're fashion-focused, customer-obsessed and powered by passionate people. With over 3,000 stores worldwide, we bring together iconic brands, innovative eyewear and industry-leading expertise.

This is your chance to take ownership of your store, develop a high-performing team and make a real impact in a growing optical environment.

• Own the day-to-day running of the store
• Lead exceptional customer and patient experiences
• Use your optical expertise to support customers in finding the right solutions for their lifestyle and vision needs
• Build, coach and inspire a high-performing team
• Drive sales, KPIs and profitability
• Recruit, develop and retain great talent
• Turn performance insights into action
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance standards are maintained
• Create an engaging culture where customers and colleagues thrive

• Previous management experience within an optical retail environment
• Strong knowledge of optics, eyewear and customer eye care journeys
• A passion for delivering expert advice and exceptional customer service
• Strong commercial instincts and a proven track record of driving results
• Confidence leading, motivating and developing teams
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• The ability to balance clinical credibility with commercial success
• Energy, ownership and a hands‑on leadership style
• Confidence using systems and Microsoft Office tools

• Competitive salary plus monthly commission
• Generous holiday allowance and pension
• Discounted eyewear across our iconic brands
• In-store incentives and recognition programmes
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Career progression across Sunglass Hut and the wider Essilor Luxottica family
• Access to world‑renowned brands and industry‑leading innovation
• The opportunity to support One Sight and help change lives through vision care

Because we're more than just eyewear.

We're a global brand with a strong local feel, where individuality is celebrated, expertise is valued and great leaders are empowered to make a difference. Here, you'll have the freedom to lead your store your way, while being supported by one of the world's largest eyewear companies.

Join Sunglass Hut and help shape the future of optical retail while building an exceptional career.