District Manager

<h3>Company Description</h3><p>America’s Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States.  </p><p>Each location is focused on treating every eye with the attention and expertise they deserve. America’s Best believes in great care, for every kind of eye. Because <strong>every eye deserves better.</strong></p><p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p><p>We are looking for a District Manager to join our growing team. The District Manager leads all operational and strategical activities of the retail stores within a specified territory according to National Vision Standards.</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>What would you do? – The Specifics</strong></p><ul><li>Drives profitable sales through effective business analytics, identifying financial opportunities, aligning strategic direction to address and maximize business results/profitability.</li><li>Executes with excellence the business plan and associated programs that will deliver desired sales and profit results with the highest standards of Customer Service.</li><li>Drives customer-focused culture by serving as a role model in resolving serious customer issues and training managers to meet or exceed customer service standards. Resolves escalated performance and customer service issues.</li><li>Optimizes and oversees store operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with Company policies, safety protocols and operational guidelines.</li><li>Leads effective store visits focused on business analysis, associates, product, presentation and processes driving behaviors which enable a high performing team to consistently deliver best in class execution in all areas of the business.</li><li>Interfaces with all doctors and maintains appropriate professional relations.</li><li>Provides reports to the Regional VP/Regional Director regarding store progress toward financial and customer service goals.</li><li>Analyzes reports identifying trends and potential problems and acts proactively once problems have been identified.</li><li>Ensures quality standards are met and works with the store staff to reduce the number of remakes.</li><li>Ensures effective merchandising and execution of marketing and pricing promotions and initiatives according to Brand and Company standards.</li><li>Ensures all visual merchandising is implemented and maintained in all stores.</li><li>Keeps frequent in person, phone or email contact with store management to discuss how better to lead and engage their teams towards extraordinary performance.</li><li>Ensures staffing guidelines and controls are met and forecasts staffing needs, recruits, selects and retains a high caliber staff.</li><li>Assesses Managers to determine talent opportunities and impact on store performance; proactively identifies talent opportunities across the district leadership teams and plans for vacancies in advance.</li><li>Leads, coaches, and mentors a team of Managers towards effective collaboration and attainment of goals.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><strong> Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent</strong></p><ul><li>College degree or equivalent work experience.</li><li>6+ years of retail management or operations experience.</li><li>2-4 years multi-unit retail management or operations experience required.</li><li>4-6 years proven experience as general manager, assistant manager or similar managerial role in retail and/or optical industry.</li><li>Experience in writing reports. business correspondence, and procedure manuals.</li><li>Knowledge of the optical industry required.</li><li>ABO and NCLE Certified preferred.</li><li>Ability to travel throughout the district to perform responsibilities. A<strong> $700 monthly car allowance</strong> provided with additional reimbursement for business mileage.</li></ul><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>At National Vision, we reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.  <br/> <br/> <strong>Our Benefits Include:</strong> <br/> * Health &amp; Dental Insurance <br/> * 401k Retirement Savings <br/> * Flex Spending Account <br/> * Generous Paid Time Off &amp; Company Holidays <br/> * Parental Leave<br/> * Employee Eyewear Discount</p><p><strong>Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment:</strong> <br/> * Training Programs: Develop your skills and knowledge with our comprehensive training offerings. <br/> * Educational Courses: Gain access to courses that support both your personal and professional development. </p><p>At National Vision, you’ll enjoy more than just a job – you’ll have the chance to thrive in a rewarding career, surrounded by a supportive team and endless opportunities for growth. Join us today and see your future clearly! </p><p>Please s