Store Manager
Vision Express
GatesheadView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
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Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full-time
Closing date
26 November 2026
34 days leftJob description
Where customer service meets premium eyewear and med-tech innovation.
Are you a proven retail leader ready to take ownership of a flagship store?
Join Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, and work with leading brands like Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada & Nuance.
- Lead, coach, and develop a large, high-performing retail team
- Drive commercial performance through exceptional customer experience
- Take full ownership of store results, KPIs, and operational excellence
- Lead from the front on the shop floor, delivering personalised service
- Oversee all store operations including rotas, stock, compliance, and standards
- Build a strong team culture focused on engagement, development, and accountability
- Partner with support teams to deliver continuous improvement in a flagship environment
- £350 towards frames or designer sunglasses, with unlimited spend on lenses
- 33 days holiday with buy/sell options
- Family & friends discounts + free eye tests
- Employee wellbeing support
- Opportunities to support global vision through the OneSight Foundation
Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Store Managers who deliver strong commercial performance can benefit from a competitive bonus scheme with uncapped earning potential. In a flagship location like Metrocentre, your impact is significant and so are the rewards.
- Strong retail leadership experience managing large, fast-paced stores
- Confident leading, motivating, and developing high-performing teams
- Commercially driven with a track record of delivering results
- Passionate about customer experience and retail excellence
- Resilient and adaptable leader, comfortable managing change
- A natural communicator who can engage, influence, and inspire
Optics experience is not required - we’ll support you to learn everything you need.
With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland, and Jersey, we’re a leading optical retailer and a growing med-tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, our people, and your career development.
Ready to lead one of our flagship stores? Apply now and see your future clearly.
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First seen
17 October 2026
Last checked
24 October 2026
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