General Manager — Optical Retail

Job overview

The General Manager — Optical Retail is an onsite, full-time role in Laurel, MD; compensation is not specified. America’s Best is an optical retailer and part of National Vision, with stores focused on eye care and customer service. The manager is accountable for store operations, sales, and profitability while leading associates and supporting patient care. The role coordinates staffing, inventory, merchandising, and service standards to deliver a strong customer and patient experience.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily store operations, staffing, inventory, bookkeeping, planning, and company policies
• lead, train, and develop associates
• monitor performance and customer and patient experience
• partner with the Doctor on patient care
• conduct audits
• report to the District Manager
• maintain corporate and safety standards
• execute marketing and merchandising initiatives
• manage budgets and supplies
• recruit, hire, and retain staff
• provide feedback and performance evaluations
• maintain associate records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

general manager

optical retail

store operations

team leadership

patient experience

sales

inventory management

merchandising

laurel md

america’s best

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) match and stock purchase plan
• flexible spending account
• paid time off and company holidays
• parental leave
• employee eyewear discount
• disability and life insurance
• college scholarship program
• training and career advancement.

Why this role

Combines optical retail operations and sales leadership with coordination of patient experience and care alongside the Doctor.

About the employer

America's Best is hiring for this role. Industry: Optical Goods Retailers. Sector: 45.