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Overview
As an Optometrist Store Manager at Vision Express, you’ll be responsible for managing the daily operations of a Vision Express store, while providing Optometry services to customers. You’ll work with advanced technology including automated refraction, non-contact tonometry, automated keratometry, Fundus Camera, Visual Field Analyser, OCT and Automated Phoropters.
You’ll oversee the work of your store colleagues and ensure customer satisfaction, while driving sales, managing inventory, and maintaining profitability with support from your in-store team, Regional Manager, and Store Support Centre colleagues.
Your passion for optometry will support our ambition to “See More and Be More” for our customers, maximising their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions.
Although the hours for this role are advertised, we are open to discussing flexible options to fit your ideal working week (e.g., hours around the school run or a compressed week).
Who we are
We are Vision Express with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. We are part of the EssilorLuxottica family, the global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses. Our brands include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, among others.
Who is the perfect candidate?
* Have a degree in Optometry or a diploma in Optometry, with registration on the General Optical Council
* Strong leadership skills to manage a team of Optometrists and Retail colleagues in store
* Business acumen to drive sales, manage inventory and maintain profitability of the store
* Experience in testing patients eyes and providing specialist recommendations on appropriate eyecare or eyewear solutions
* Great communication and rapport building to translate professional terminology for patients
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced retail environment
* Confidence, passion, drive and enthusiasm
Benefits and incentives
* Sales and performance-based bonus
* Targeted incentives
* Competitive pension scheme
* Private medical cover for you and your family
* Life Assurance - 4 x basic annual salary
* Free eyewear annually from day one of joining
* Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation
* Discounts for friends and family
* Earning potential through referral programmes
* Employee Assistance Program with confidential support
* CPD and personal development opportunities
* Overtime opportunities paid at 80% of locum rate
* Access to world-leading technology and great working environments
* Coverage of professional fees such as GOC and ABDO
* 33 days annual leave (increasing with service) with buy/sell options
* Flexible health-related benefits (Health Cash plan, Life cover, Critical Illness, Dental)
* Opportunity to join company-wide knowledge sharing and collaboration
* Flexible lifestyle benefits (gym, dining, discounted travel, cycle to work)
* And more!
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Sales and Business Development
Industries
* Retail
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