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National Vision Inc. · 1 day ago

General Manager - Optical

National Vision Inc. is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States, and they are seeking a General Manager for their America’s Best locations. The General Manager will lead a team, oversee store operations, and ensure exceptional service and profitability while maintaining a positive environment for both patients and associates.

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Responsibilities

Oversee all daily store operations, including staffing, inventory management, bookkeeping, planning, and enforcing company policies
Lead, train, and develop associates through consistent coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities
Monitor store performance and guide associates to deliver outstanding customer and patient experiences from start to finish
Partner with the Doctor to ensure every patient receives the highest level of care
Conduct store audits and uphold quality, merchandising, and service standards
Maintain open communication with the District Manager and provide accurate reporting
Ensure the store and facility meet all corporate and safety standards
Execute marketing, merchandising, and promotional initiatives according to brand standards
Manage budgets, supplies, and inventory to meet financial goals
Recruit, hire, and retain top talent, creating schedules based on business needs and store traffic
Lead by example — coaching your team toward sales and service excellence
Provide clear, timely feedback and performance evaluations, while addressing issues proactively
Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain accurate associate files and records

Qualification

Retail experienceCustomer serviceLeadershipOptical industry knowledgeBusiness performance understandingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

5+ years of retail experience
Proven ability to lead, coach, and build strong associate relationships
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Passion for providing exceptional customer service and driving sales
Solid understanding of store operations and business performance

Preferred

Supervising experience preferred
Knowledge of the optical industry is preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

Benefits

Health & Dental Insurance
401k retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
Flex Spending Account
Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
Parental leave
Employee eyewear discount
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
College scholarship program

Company

National Vision Inc.

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National Vision is one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States with over 1,200 stores in 38 states and Puerto Rico.

H1B Sponsorship

National Vision Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)
2024 (14)
2023 (11)
2022 (14)
2021 (10)
2020 (8)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2017-10-26IPO
2014-02-07Acquired

Leadership Team

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Kevin Hassey
Senior Vice President
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Mark Banner
President - America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses
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