Join Vision Express in Hastings High Street as a Store Manager and take the next step in your career. We’re looking for a customer-focused leader with strong commercial acumen, confident in engaging with people and passionate about delivering outstanding eye care and service.
You’ll be leading a skilled and experienced team, including 1 resident optometrist and 4 well-trained retail optical assistants, making this an ideal role for someone ready to make a real impact in optical retail. This store has a strong foundation and offers an exciting opportunity to grow performance through increased clinics and improved conversion of wearables.
As Store Manager, you’ll inspire and engage your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, drive commercial success, and uphold the Vision Express brand. You’ll also be hands‑on on the shop floor, supporting your team and ensuring every customer leaves feeling valued and cared for.
Benefits
* Free eyewear up to £550 annually with immediate eligibility.
* On‑target bonuses of up to £8,280, depending on store performance.
* Stretch target bonuses of up to £16,560, depending on store performance.
* Family and friends discount of 75%, 50%, and 25% with a free eye test.
* 33 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.
* Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing.
* Opportunities to get involved in the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation.
Some Experiences You Might Have
* Previous experience of developing a store improvement plan.
* Managing resources to meet demand and maximise sales.
* Solving complex problems for colleagues and customers.
* Remaining delivery‑focused throughout challenging times.
* Being customer‑obsessed and providing exceptional service.
* Showing emotional intelligence to support yourself, colleagues, or customers in difficult moments.
* Working as part of a winning team and learning from mistakes.
* Managing a team, selecting and developing colleagues, and working with HR.
* Displaying a positive attitude that influences others to commit to a cause.
Why Vision Express?
Working at Vision Express, you will be part of something bigger. With over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge, elevate your career, and reach your potential.
Together, we believe that we’re made stronger by our differences, so diversity and inclusion are key ingredients to our success. We believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.
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