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Store Manager

On-site in Lakeside·Part-time·Added 8 days ago (last checked 4 Oct)

Vision Express

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Part-time.

Requirements

Work on-site in Lakeside
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

33 days holiday
Per the ad, which doesn’t say whether bank holidays are on top.

Skills

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

• Competitive bonus scheme linked to store performance
• £350 towards frames or designer sunglasses, with unlimited spend on lenses
• 33 days holiday with buy/sell options
• Family and friends discounts plus free eye tests
• Employee wellbeing support
• Opportunities to support global vision initiatives through the OneSight Foundation

Join Vision Express, part of EssilorLuxottica, and discover how far your career as a Store Manager can go. Apply today and see your future clearly.

The role

Are you an experienced Store Manager looking for a new challenge in a supportive, close-knit environment? Vision Express Lakeside Tesco is looking for a passionate Store Manager to lead our established team and drive an exceptional customer experience.

Located within Tesco Lakeside, this smaller format store offers a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager who enjoys leading from the front, building strong customer relationships, and developing a highly engaged team. You'll work alongside one resident Optometrist and two experienced part-time Optical Assistants, giving you the support of knowledgeable colleagues while providing plenty of opportunity to make the role your own.

This is an excellent development opportunity for an ambitious Store Manager looking to broaden their experience in a growing retailer. Previous optics experience isn't required. We'll provide training and support to help you succeed and build a rewarding long-term career.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach and develop a small, experienced team
• Deliver exceptional customer service and patient experiences
• Drive store performance and achieve commercial objectives
• Create a positive and engaging culture for colleagues and customers
• Ensure operational excellence, compliance and high retail standards
• Build relationships within the local community and Tesco environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or retail leader
• Strong people leadership and coaching skills
• A commercial mindset and ability to deliver results
• Confidence in motivating and developing others
• Passion for outstanding customer service
• Optics experience is not essential

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
Website: visionexpress.com

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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