Store Manager

Vision Express; Ayr; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retail company in Ayr is seeking a motivated Store Manager to lead the team and drive performance. The ideal candidate should possess strong commercial awareness, leadership skills, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Previous optical experience is a plus, as full training will be provided. This full-time role offers numerous benefits, a positive culture, and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Free eyewear up to £550 annually

On-target bonuses up to £6,180

Stretch target bonuses up to £12,360

Family and friends discount of up to 75%

33 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities with the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation

Qualifications

• Previous experience developing a store improvement plan.
• Managing resources to meet demand and maximise sales.
• Solving complex problems for colleagues and customers.
• Delivering exceptional customer service.
• Working as part of a winning team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store team to achieve sales targets.
• Manage day-to-day operations and store performance.
• Create a positive store culture and motivate colleagues.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Leadership

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Team management

Job description

Store Manager at Vision Express in Ayr

We’re looking for a motivated Store Manager to lead our Vision Express team in Ayr. You’ll drive store performance, deliver exceptional customer service, and inspire your team to achieve great results.

Strong commercial awareness, leadership, and communication skills are key. You’ll manage day‑to‑day operations, maximise sales, and create a positive store culture. Optical experience is preferred but not essential – full training will be provided.

Join Vision Express, part of the EssilorLuxottica group, and take the next step in your retail management career with great rewards, training, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

• Free eyewear up to £550 annually with immediate eligibility.
• On‑target bonuses up to £6,180, depending on store performance.
• Stretch target bonuses up to £12,360, 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.

Experience and Skills

• 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 customer service.
• Showing emotional intelligence to support yourself, colleagues or customers in difficult moments.
• Working as part of a winning team and taking lessons from mistakes.
• Managing a team, selecting and developing colleagues and working with HR.
• Displaying a positive attitude that has influenced 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, and we believe that striving for a culture of mutual trust enables us to reach our goals and achieve results.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Training, Sales, and Management
• Industry: Retail

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