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Company Description

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America’s Best brand continues to grow, with 1000 stores and counting. Each location combines both parts of the optical equation – eyewear and eye care – into one excellent experience at a single low price.

For more details about America's Best, visit AmericasBest.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.

By overseeing the daily operations of our stores, including personnel management and inventory control, our General Managers keep customers coming back by providing a positive experience from start to finish – and keeping associates happy, too.

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!

Job Description

What would you do? – The Specifics

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.
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 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 and customers.

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 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.
Management experience in retail and/or optical industry.
Proficient computer skills.

Additional Information

Taking care of our people

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates – including bonus potential for every position in the store! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.

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

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What You Should Know About General Manager - Optical, National Vision

Are you ready to take the next giant leap in your career? America's Best, part of National Vision, is on the lookout for an energetic General Manager - Optical to lead our team at our Towson, MD location. With over 1000 stores across the country, our brand stands out by seamlessly combining eyewear and eye care at unbeatable prices. As a General Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the customer experience, ensuring our stores meet profit and sales goals while providing exceptional service. Imagine having Sundays off to recharge! In this vibrant role, you'll be responsible for overseeing daily operations, from managing and training associates to monitoring sales and inventory. We're looking for someone who can motivate a diverse team and maintain strong relationships with our customers and the doctors at the location. If you have a background in retail or optical management, possess excellent analytical skills, and are proficient with technology, you could be the perfect fit for our dynamic environment. Plus, we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and endless opportunities for growth and advancement! Join us at America's Best and help us make eye care accessible to everyone!

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What are the key responsibilities of a General Manager - Optical at America's Best?

As a General Manager - Optical at America's Best, your key responsibilities include ensuring exceptional customer service, monitoring sales results against budgeted goals, hiring and training store associates, and overseeing daily operations. You will also keep track of profit and performance metrics, maintain vendor relationships, and ensure that store promotions are well-executed and communicated within the team.