Store Manager Designate - #194295

Store Manager Designate – Vision Express (Reading Area)
Where customer service, leadership and career progression come together
Are you an ambitious retail or hospitality leader ready for your next step? Whether you're currently a Supervisor, Team Leader or Assistant Store Manager, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for At Vision Express, part of the global EssilorLuxottica group, you'll work with world-leading brands including Ray-Ban, Meta, Oakley, Prada and Nuance while developing the skills and experience needed to become a successful Store Manager As a Store Manager Designate, you'll support stores across the Reading area, gaining exposure to different teams, challenges and opportunities while building towards your first Store Manager position.
What You'll Do

• Support the day-to-day leadership of stores across the Reading area
• Deliver exceptional customer service and create memorable customer experiences
• Lead from the front, coaching and developing colleagues to achieve their best
• Support commercial performance through strong people leadership and operational excellence
• Build strong relationships with teams and stakeholders across multiple locations
• Take ownership of key priorities and confidently step into leadership responsibilities
• Develop the skills, knowledge and experience required to progress into a Store Manager role
• Adapt quickly to different stores and support teams through change and growth

What You'll Get

• Structured development and clear progression towards a Store Manager position
• Competitive salary plus monthly bonus opportunity
• £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
• Ongoing learning and development with one of the UK's leading optical retailers

Earn More at Vision Express
Earn monthly bonuses on top of your salary. Our Store Manager bonus scheme rewards strong commercial performance, leadership and customer experience, offering excellent earning potential as you progress in your career.
What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Supervisor, Team Leader, Assistant Store Manager or equivalent leadership role
• Background in retail, hospitality or another customer-focused environment
• Ambition to develop into a Store Manager and build a long-term leadership career
• Excellent customer service skills with a genuine passion for helping people
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire others
• Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working across multiple locations
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to build relationships quickly
• Positive, proactive and eager to learn
• Optics experience is not required – we'll support you to learn everything you need

Why Vision Express?
With over 590 stores across the UK, Ireland and Jersey, we're a leading optical retailer and growing med-tech business. Backed by EssilorLuxottica, we invest in innovation, inclusivity and the development of our people
We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, and we're more interested in your potential, leadership capability and passion for customer service than experience in optics
Ready to take the next step towards becoming a Store Manager? Apply now and start seeing your future more clearly with Vision Express.