Role overviewAs an Assistant Store Manager at Vision Express, you'll support the Store Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the store. This includes managing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, achieving sales targets, and maintaining high standards of visual merchandising and store presentation.You'll assist with administrative tasks such as stock ordering and management, cash handling, and reporting. You will play a key role in creating a positive and productive work environment, ensuring the store meets business objectives. All our colleagues contribute to our mission of helping customers 'See More and Be More' by providing tailored eyecare and eyewear solutions to maximize visual potential and enhance lifestyles.Although the hours are advertised, we are open to discussing flexible working options to fit your needs, whether around school runs or a compressed week.Who are we?We are Vision Express, with over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland, offering diverse working environments from city centre flagships to coastal locations. As part of the EssilorLuxottica family, we are part of the global leader in lenses, frames, and sunglasses, home to brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, and more.Who is the perfect candidate?Strong leadership and management skillsExcellent communication and rapport-building abilitiesAttention to detail in customer records and prescriptionsTeamwork across store rolesAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentConfidence, passion, drive, and enthusiasmAbility to analyze sales data for improvementsExperience in training and coaching colleaguesAdditional information:Sales and performance-based bonusTargeted incentivesCompetitive pension schemePrivate Medical CoverLife Assurance (4x basic salary)Free annual eyewearInvolvement in OneSight FoundationDiscounts for friends and familyEmployee Assistance Program33 days annual leave, increasing with serviceHealth benefits like Cash Plan, Life Cover, Critical Illness, DentalCompany community and knowledge sharingLifestyle benefits including Gymflex, Dining Cards, Travel Insurance, Experience Days, Bicycle Scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr