Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Store Manager – Vision Express

Join Vision Express as the Store Manager of our small, fast‑paced optical store located inside Tesco, Lunsford Park,
Aylesford
. This single testing room store is supported by one resident Optometrist and five Retail Optical Assistants, creating a close‑knit, collaborative environment.

We’re seeking a sales‑driven retail manager with strong commercial skills and proven experience in retail management, ideally in optical or high‑demand customer‑facing settings. You’ll lead the team to deliver exceptional patient care, drive sales performance, maximise conversion, and maintain high clinical and operational standards.

If you thrive in a busy optical retail environment and want to take ownership of a successful community store, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with a leading eye care brand.

• Free eyewear up to £550 annually with immediate eligibility.
• On target bonuses of up to £8,280, depending on store performance.
• Stretch target bonuses of up to £16,560, depending on store performance.
• Family and friends discount of 75%, 50% and 25% with a free eye test.
• 33 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing.
• Opportunities to get involved in the One Sight Essilor Luxottica Foundation.

Some experiences you might have:

• Previous experience of developing a store improvement plan.
• Managing resource to meet demand and maximise sales.
• Solve complex problems for colleagues and customers.
• Remain delivery focussed throughout challenging times.
• Be customer obsessed and provide exceptional customer service.
• Show emotional intelligence to support yourself, colleagues or customers in difficult moments.
• Work as part of a winning team and take lessons from mistakes.
• Manage a team, select and develop colleagues and work with HR.
• Display a positive attitude that has influenced others to commit to a cause.

Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career and reach your potential. Together, we believe that we’re made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.

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