Licensed Optician - Store Manager

Company Description

National Vision operates over 70 Vista Opticals located on military exchanges throughout the United States. Exclusively serving military personnel and their families, Vista Optical offers the convenience of on‑base shopping with value pricing. For more details about Vista Optical in select military exchanges, visit MilitaryOptical.com. At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

Job Description

• Achieve and maintain the highest level of customer service.
• Monitor and achieve profit, sales and performance goals (i.e., reviewing the P&L).
• Monitor sales results against budgeted targets.
• Ensure all store associates achieve and maintain the highest level of customer service.
• Investigate and compile competitive information.
• Provide daily and weekly statistics to District Manager and corporate office.
• Ensure store promotions, advertising, and visual merchandising are in place and that all associates and doctors are aware of current promotions.
• Hire, supervise and train all store associates.
• Motivate associates to exceed performance standards.
• Interface and maintain appropriate professional relations with the doctor, other National Vision associates, host store associates and customers.
• Enjoy Sundays off – the stores are closed every Sunday.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Maintain license as required by state.
• Management experience in retail and/or optical industry.
• ABO & NCLE Certified.
• Proficient computer skills.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Parental leave
• Employee eyewear discount
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• College scholarship program
• Overtime pay when applicable

Professional Growth

• Training programs to develop skills and knowledge through comprehensive offerings.
• Educational courses supporting personal and professional development.
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement for long‑term growth.