As an Optometrist Store Manager at Vision Express, you will manage the daily operations of a store and provide optometry services using advanced technology such as Automated Refraction, Non-contact Tonometry, Automated Keratometry, Fundus Camera, Visual Field Analyser, OCT, and Automated Phoropters.
You will oversee your team to ensure customer satisfaction, drive sales, manage inventory, and maintain profitability, supported by your in-store team, Regional Manager, and Store Support Centre colleagues.
Your passion for optometry aligns with our goal to ‘See More and Be More’ by enhancing our customers' lifestyles through suitable eyecare and eyewear solutions.
We are open to flexible working hours to accommodate your needs, whether you prefer part-time, compressed weeks, or other arrangements.
Who are we?
With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, Vision Express offers diverse working environments from city centre flagship stores to coastal locations. As part of EssilorLuxottica, the global leader in lenses, frames, and sunglasses, we are home to renowned brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol, and Oliver Peoples.
Who is the perfect candidate?
* Degree or diploma in Optometry, registered with the General Optical Council
* Strong leadership skills to manage teams effectively
* Business acumen to drive sales and manage store performance
* Experience in eye testing and providing professional recommendations
* Excellent communication skills to explain complex terminology to patients
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment
* Confidence, passion, and enthusiasm
Additional information
* Sales bonuses and incentives
* Competitive pension scheme
* Private medical cover and life assurance
* Annual free eyewear from day one
* Involvement in charitable initiatives like OneSight
* Family and friends discounts
* Referral bonuses
* Confidential Employee Assistance Program
* Ongoing CPD and development
* Overtime paid at 80% locum rate
* Access to advanced technology and a positive work environment
* Coverage of professional fees
* 33 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus buy/sell options
* Flexible health benefits and lifestyle perks
* Participation in ECP community and internal knowledge sharing
* More benefits available
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