General Manager Bench- St. Cloud, MN

About the role

It all starts in our centers, where our dedicated team members combine state-of-the-art technology, exceptional eye care, and hometown Midwestern values to deliver high-quality products and services. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships in the communities we serve through a rewarding career helping improve the sight and lives of our patients. Enjoy on-the-job training and certification opportunities. Are you looking for an opportunity to provide great customer service and patient care and grow your career? Shopko Optical is seeking an General Manager - Bench to lead our teams within the metro area of our Nebraska Locations.

Position Summary: Effectively lead the optical team to maximize sales, profit and customer service objectives. Supervise and perform optical operations that include dispensing of eyewear, patient care, setting strategic goals and delivering financial performance. Hire, train, coach and manage performance of team. Work in partnership with Optometrist to drive positive business results, patient care and customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Incentives
• Bonus
• 401K with Match
• Vacation Pay/Personal Day
• Volunteer Time Off
• Sick Pay
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits
• Voluntary/Cafeteria Offerings
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training & Certification
• Teammate Recognition Program

Pay

General Manager Bench Pay Rate is $23 to $32.30 per hour

Responsibilities

• Drive team to execute merchandise, operational and customer service strategies to deliver planned sales, gross margin and financial results
• Model service, patient care and selling techniques to maximize customer satisfaction and achieve business objectives
• Act with urgency to complete tasks and respond to patients and customers
• Drive optical initiatives through team by planning and scheduling appropriately
• Identify opportunities to grow business
• Develop business plans and follow up on actions to drive profitable sales
• Hire, develop and train teammates
• Manage teammate performance
• Identify key-carriers and schedule appropriately to ensure all key-carrier responsibilities are being completed including opening/closing the store, cash office and alarm call response
• Partner with Optometrist to ensure team and doctor are working together to drive business and patient/customer care results
• Ensure store is compliant with all company HR policies and practices as well as federal and state laws and regulations
• Communicate effectively with team to ensure knowledge of company initiatives, processes and key teammate information
• Provide and continuously model excellent customer service in all