Licensed Optician, General Manager

Job overview

The Licensed Optician, General Manager role is onsite in Newport, KY. Compensation is not specified. The position leads an America’s Best optical retail store, part of National Vision, where the company says each location focuses on attentive eye care. The general manager oversees store operations, financial performance, staffing, merchandising, and patient and customer experience. They lead and develop associates, partner with the Doctor to support patient care, and maintain store, service, and safety standards.

What you'll do

• Oversee daily store operations, staffing, inventory, bookkeeping, and company policies
• lead, train, and develop associates
• monitor store performance and patient and customer experience
• partner with the Doctor
• conduct store audits
• report to the District Manager
• execute marketing and merchandising initiatives
• manage budgets and supplies
• recruit, hire, and retain staff
• maintain compliance and accurate records.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed optician

general manager

optical retail

store operations

patient care

team leadership

newport ky

america’s best

abo certification

ncle certification

bonus opportunities

employee eyewear discount

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
• training and career advancement.

Why this role

The posting requires ABO and NCLE certification and prefers five or more years of retail experience. It describes bonus opportunities, employee eyewear discounts, training, educational courses, and career advancement.

About the employer

America's Best is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.