At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead your own eyecare store and create a positive culture for customers and colleagues.
- Company: Join Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in eyewear.
- Benefits: Profit share, private medical cover, free eyewear, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Become a shareholder and make a real impact in the eyecare industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing an optical business and strong financial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you interested in becoming a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses?
Our Westwood Cross store in Broadstairs, Kent is currently looking for its next Joint Venture Partner.
This store could be available as a full or partial investment depending on your situation.
The store comprises 2 testing rooms and is due to expand to 3 and has a small team of 6 employed retail colleagues including an Assistant Store Manager and Dispensing Optician.
As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you’ll become a shareholder in your store.
You will lead the culture of your store, have access to our Essilor Luxottica product range and support services, and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers as a custodian of the Vision Express brand.
To be successful in this application process, you must have financial capital to invest in a store purchase and be able to develop a clear business plan to ensure that you will receive a return on your investment.
Benefits Profit share based on store performance Central support from our Stores Support Centre Field support from a dedicated Business Operations Manager Private medical cover for you and your family Free eyewear and benefits for your friends and family Employee Assistance Program offering confidential support for your wellbeing Opportunities to get involved in the One Sight Essilor Luxottica Foundation Some Attributes You Might Have Experience of managing an optical business.
Strong business acumen and financial understanding.
Passion for eyecare and the Vision Express brand.
Excellent communication skills with customers and colleagues.
Ability to remain delivery focused throughout challenging times.
Leading, selecting and developing your own team, with support from our HR business partners.
Displaying a positive attitude that has influenced others to commit to a cause.
Being customer obsessed and fostering a culture of exceptional customer service.
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Own & Lead Your Eyecare Store — Profit-Share Partner in Kent employer: Vision Express
Vision Express is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient care, optometrists at our Wrexham store enjoy generous benefits such as free parking, 33 days of annual leave, and private medical cover, all within a supportive work culture that fosters development and job satisfaction.
