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Store Manager

On-site in Nottingham·Added 3 days ago (last checked 13 Oct)

Vision Express

218 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Nottingham
Contract
Permanent contract
Holiday
33 days holiday

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

• £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 OneSight Foundation

The role

Lead one of our highest-profile stores and shape the future of retail eye care.

Are you an experienced Store Manager looking for your next big challenge? Join Vision Express at Nottingham Victoria Centre, one of our flagship locations, where you'll lead a team of around 25 colleagues supported by two Assistant Store Managers. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile store, influence business performance, and develop your leadership career within one of the UK's leading optical retailers.

Located nearby to our Store Support Office, the Nottingham Victoria Centre store regularly welcomes senior leaders, supports new product and service launches, and plays an important role in showcasing the very best of Vision Express. If you're an ambitious leader with aspirations towards Area Management or wider leadership opportunities, this could be the perfect next step.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach and develop a large retail team, creating a culture of accountability, engagement and success
• Drive exceptional customer experiences and continuously improve NPS performance
• Manage store performance, sales growth and key business objectives
• Work closely with your Assistant Store Managers to deliver operational excellence across the store
• Support colleague development, succession planning and performance management
• Ensure your store remains customer-focused, compliant and commercially successful

Earn More at Vision Express

As a Store Manager, you'll benefit from a competitive bonus scheme that rewards strong store performance. Your leadership has a direct impact on results, customer experience and earnings.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or senior retail leader
• A strong track record of driving customer experience, NPS and commercial performance
• Experience leading large teams and creating high levels of engagement
• Confidence managing performance and developing colleagues to achieve their potential
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Ambition to progress and take the next step in your leadership career
• Optical experience is not essential

Why Vision Express?

With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and growing med-tech business. At Nottingham Victoria Centre, you'll lead one of our most visible stores, gaining exposure to senior stakeholders, new initiatives and exciting development opportunities. Whether your ambition is to become an Area Manager or explore broader leadership pathways, we'll empower you to see your future clearly.

Ready to become our next Store Manager at Nottingham Victoria Centre?

About Vision Express

Vision Express is an optical retailer providing eyecare and eyewear, offering eye tests, prescription glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses both online and through its store network. The company has grown from a single store in 1988 to over 590 stores in the UK, Ireland and Jersey.

Its product range spans designer and exclusive eyewear brands, contact lenses, AI glasses such as Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta, and Nuance Audio hearing glasses, alongside services including advanced eye tests, OCT 3D eye scans and contact lens appointments. The company also operates manufacturing and lab functions, with around 250 colleagues in its Tech Centre and over 200 in its Store Support Centre.

Industry
Optical retail
In the UK
Ruddington, Nottingham

Good to know if you are moving

  • Early careers pathways include Apprenticeships, Pre-Registration Optometrist programmes and Clinical Learning in Practice (CLiP) placements.
  • Teams include Optometry, Stores, Manufacturing, Joint Venture Partner and Store Support Centre.
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