General Manager - Optical (Evanston)

A rewarding career where you can really make a difference, backed by competitive pay and benefits.

• 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 figures.
• Ensure all store associates achieve and maintain the highest level of customer service.
• Investigate and compile competitive information.
• Provide daily and weekly statistics to the District Manager and corporate office.
• Ensure store promotions, advertising, and visual merchandising are in place, and 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 professional relations with the doctor, other National Vision associates, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

Are you the right fit? The Suitable Talent

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from 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.
• Management experience in retail and/or optical industry.

Additional Information

Taking care of our people

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and provide competitive compensation, including bonus potential for every position. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and dental insurance, 401(k) retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discounts, and more. We strive for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment through training programs, educational courses, and promotions from within.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the U.S. With over 1000 stores, we combine eyewear and eye care into an affordable and accessible experience.

At National Vision, everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We make quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

Our General Managers oversee daily store operations, personnel management, and inventory control, ensuring a positive customer experience and satisfied associates.

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday were closed!