District Manager

We are looking for a District Manager to join our growing team. The District Manager leads all operational and strategical activities of the retail stores within a specified territory according to National Vision Standards.

Responsibilities

Drives profitable sales through effective business analytics, identifying financial opportunities, aligning strategic direction to address and maximize business results/profitability; Executes with excellence the business plan and associated programs that will deliver desired sales and profit results with the highest standards of Customer Service; Drives customer-focused culture by serving as a role model in resolving serious customer issues and training managers to meet or exceed customer service standards; Optimizes and oversees store operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with Company policies, safety protocols and operational guidelines; Leads effective store visits focused on business analysis, associates, product, presentation and processes; Interfaces with all doctors and maintains appropriate professional relations; Provides reports to the Regional VP/Regional Director regarding store progress toward financial and customer service goals; Analyzes reports identifying trends and potential problems and acts proactively once problems have been identified; Ensures quality standards are met and works with the store staff to reduce the number of remakes; Ensures effective merchandising and execution of marketing and pricing promotions and initiatives according to Brand and Company standards; Ensures all visual merchandising is implemented and maintained in all stores; Keeps frequent in person, phone or email contact with store management; Ensures staffing guidelines and controls are met and forecasts staffing needs, recruits, selects and retains a high caliber staff; Assesses Managers to determine talent opportunities and impact on store performance; Leads, coaches, and mentors a team of Managers towards effective collaboration and attainment of goals

Requirements

College degree or equivalent work experience; 6+ years of retail management or operations experience; 2-4 years multi-unit retail management or operations experience required; 4-6 years proven experience as general manager, assistant manager or similar managerial role in retail and/or optical industry; Experience in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Knowledge of the optical industry required; Ability to travel throughout the district to perform responsibilities

Nice to have

ABO and NCLE Certified preferred

Benefits

Health & Dental Insurance; 401k Retirement Savings; Flex Spending Account; Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays; Parental Leave; Employee Eyewear Discount; Training Programs; Educational Courses; $700 monthly car allowance with additional reimbursement for business mileage; Bonus opportunities