
General Manager - Optical
Maplewood, MNJob$45–54K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
America’s Best is seeking a General Manager to lead store operations, sales, and profitability while creating a positive experience for patients and associates. The role oversees financial performance, team leadership, merchandising, training, and patient care. The General Manager partners with the Doctor, maintains company and safety standards, and leads initiatives to support store performance and service.
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Full job description
America’s Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retail companies in the United States. 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 every eye deserves better.
For more details about America's Best, visit AmericasBest.com (https://www.americasbest.com/about-us) .
See your leadership skills in focus!
As a General Manager, you’ll lead a talented team, drive results, and create an amazing experience for both patients and associates every single day.
The General Manager is responsible for the overall success, sales, and profitability of the store. This includes managing all aspects of operations — from financial performance and team leadership to merchandising, training, and patient care.
You’ll set the tone for a positive, high-energy environment where exceptional service and teamwork thrive.
What You’ll Do
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Oversee all daily store operations, including staffing, inventory management, bookkeeping, planning, and enforcing company policies.
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Lead, train, and develop associates through consistent coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities.
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Monitor store performance and guide associates to deliver outstanding customer and patient experiences from start to finish.
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Partner with the Doctor to ensure every patient receives the highest level of care.
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Conduct store audits and uphold quality, merchandising, and service standards.
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Maintain open communication with the District Manager and provide accurate reporting.
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Ensure the store and facility meet all corporate and safety standards.
Additional Responsibilities
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Execute marketing, merchandising, and promotional initiatives according to brand standards.
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Manage budgets, supplies, and inventory to meet financial goals.
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Recruit, hire, and retain top talent, creating schedules based on business needs and store traffic.
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Lead by example — coaching your team toward sales and service excellence.
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Provide clear, timely feedback and performance evaluations, while addressing issues proactively.
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Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain accurate associate files and records.
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In some locations, state laws require certain responsibilities to be performed by individuals with specific licenses or credentials. Job duties and work practices may vary to meet these requirements.
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5+ years of retail experience. Supervising experience preferred.
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Knowledge of the optical industry is preferred.
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
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Proven ability to lead, coach, and build strong associate relationships.
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Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
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Passion for providing exceptional customer service and driving sales.
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Solid understanding of store operations and business performance.
We reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.
Our Benefits Include:
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Health & Dental Insurance
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401k retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
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Flex Spending Account
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Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
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Parental leave
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Employee eyewear discount
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Short- and Long-Term Disability
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Life Insurance
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College scholarship program
Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment:
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Training programs available
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Access to educational courses
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Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement
Join us today and see your future clearly!
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.
Salary Range: $44,720.00 - $54,454.40 per year
How this job compares
Set against the 3,115 open Retail Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$45–54K/yr
- US median$55–70K/yr595 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $50K, is 17% below the US median midpoint ($60K) — in the lowest quarter of Retail Management salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 100 open Retail Management jobs in Minnesota and 3,115 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Hy-Vee Food Stores18 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Retail Management postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 1,630 postings).
- Education
- 233 of the 3,115 open Retail Management jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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