Store Manager
Vision Express · Gateshead, North East
Store Manager at Vision Express, based in Gateshead, North East. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Gateshead, North East
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Closes
- 20 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Store Manager
Reference job/store-manager-159179
About the role
Store Manager – Vision Express (Metrocentre, Gateshead)
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.
What You’ll Do
· 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
What You’ll Get
· £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 More at Vision Express
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.
What We’re Looking For
· 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.
Why Vision Express?
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.
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.
What You’ll Do
· 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
What You’ll Get
· £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 More at Vision Express
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.
What We’re Looking For
· 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.
Why Vision Express?
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.
Reference: job/store-manager-159179 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via Vision Express
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