Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Where customer service meets premium eyewear and med-tech innovation. Are you a proven retail leader looking for an opportunity to grow, develop, and make a real impact? Join Vision Express, part of the global Essilor Luxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance.

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing retail team
• Drive commercial performance through exceptional customer experience
• Take full ownership of store results, KPIs, and operational excellence
• Lead from the front on the shop floor, delivering personalised service
• Oversee all store operations including rotas, stock, compliance, and standards
• Build a strong team culture focused on engagement, development, and accountability
• Work closely with the Store Manager at Stockton Tesco, sharing resource and best practice across both locations
• Support the continued growth and development of a store with strong potential for future success

• £350 towards frames or designer sunglasses, with unlimited spend on lenses
• 33 days holiday with buy/sell options
• Family & friends discounts + free eye tests
• Employee wellbeing support
• Opportunities to support global vision through the One Sight Foundation

Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Store Managers who deliver strong commercial performance can benefit from a competitive bonus scheme with uncapped earning potential, rewarding both leadership and results.

• Strong retail leadership experience in a customer-focused environment
• Confident leading, motivating, and developing high-performing teams
• Commercially driven with a track record of delivering results
• Passionate about customer experience and retail excellence
• Resilient and adaptable leader, comfortable managing change
• A natural communicator who can engage, influence, and inspire
• Someone who enjoys collaboration and is motivated by development opportunities

Optics experience is not required – we'll support you to learn everything you need.

With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and a growing med-tech business. Backed by Essilor Luxottica, we invest in innovation, our people, and your career development.