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Store Manager Designate in Glasgow

On-site in Glasgow·Added 11 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)

Vision Express

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Glasgow
Contract: Permanent
Holiday: 33 days holiday

Skills

Vision Express is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Glasgow.

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 plus free eye tests
Employee wellbeing support
Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation

Earn More at Vision Express

As a Store Manager Designate, you'll benefit from a competitive bonus scheme that rewards strong business performance and leadership impact.

What We're Looking For

Experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager or retail leader
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Commercial awareness and a track record of delivering results
Flexibility to support different stores and teams
Passion for customer service and people development

Why Vision Express?

With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and growing med-tech business. Whether you're an experienced Store Manager or ready to take the next step towards becoming a Store Manager, we'll provide industry-leading training, ongoing development and clear career progression.

Ready to become our next Store Manager Designate? Apply now.

The role

Store Manager Designate - Vision Express

Where leadership meets premium eyewear and med-tech innovation.

Are you an aspiring Store Manager looking for your next career move? As a Store Manager Designate at Vision Express, you'll support multiple stores, gain exposure to different teams and locations, and develop the experience needed to become a successful Store Manager.
As part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, you'll help deliver outstanding customer experiences while working with leading brands including Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada and Nuance.

What You'll Do

What you'll do

Lead, coach and develop retail teams across multiple stores
Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable experiences
Drive store performance, sales growth and key business objectives
Maintain high standards of operational excellence and compliance
Build the skills and experience required to progress as a Store Manager

What You'll Get

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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