Store Manager, Full-Time

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.Store Manager, Full-TimeFull Time Naperville, IL, US5 days ago Requisition ID: 2153STORE MANAGER — NAPERVILLE, ILSEE Eyewear | New Store Opening | Full-Time | LeadershipBE THE STAR OF SOMETHING BRAND NEWWe're opening a brand-new SEE Eyewear boutique in Naperville, IL — and we're looking for a star to anchor it from day one.This isn't a "take over an existing store" opportunity. You'll be the founding leader — building the team, shaping the culture, and making SEE a name Naperville can't stop talking about. If you're connected to this community, fired up about fashion, and energized by the idea of building something from scratch, we want to meet you.ABOUT SEE EYEWEARSEE (Selective Eyewear Elements) is a revolutionary concept in optical retail — voted "Best Eyewear" in readers' polls across the country and recognized for innovative, fashion-forward exclusives crafted with the world's finest frame artisans. We don't follow trends. We define them.And now we're bringing that energy to Naperville.WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENTOpening day glory — you'll cut the ribbon and set the standardBuild your dream team — hire and shape your crew from scratchOwn your market — become THE eyewear destination in NapervilleWE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO...Is connected to the Naperville community — knows the neighborhoods, the energy, and the peopleThrives on building from zero — zero team, zero client base, maximum excitementIs obsessed with fashion and personal styling — you see eyewear as an expression, not a prescriptionIs a natural recruiter and talent magnet — people want to work with youHas 3+ years of retail leadership experience; optical background or licensure is a major plusWHAT YOU'LL LEADDrive a high-touch, fashion-forward boutique experience from opening day. You'll be on the floor modeling elite selling behaviors, building a VIP client book, and hitting ambitious sales targets. Contact lens programs, second-pair conversations, complete pair sales — you champion it all.Team Building & DevelopmentYou're not inheriting a team — you're creating one. Recruit, hire, coach, and develop top talent from the ground up. Set the cultural tone, hold the bar high, and make this store a place people are proud to work.Brand & Product AmbassadorshipBecome Naperville's go-to expert on SEE's exclusive frame collections and lens offerings. Elevate every styling conversation and maintain visual merchandising that stops people in their tracks.Operations & Business OwnershipOwn your store's performance — sales results, controllable expenses, payroll awareness, and profitability. Flawless execution on opening/closing, register, inventory, and compliance. You run this boutique like it's yours.THE SEE DNA — DO YOU HAVE IT?Professional: grace under pressure, integrity alwaysEntrepreneurial: creative, traffic-driving, growth-obsessedAccountable: you own results and raise the barFashion-passionate: eyewear is a statement, full stopTeam player: you collaborate and lift everyone around youEager to learn: feedback is fuelREQUIREMENTSMinimum 3 years of retail store leadership experience preferredOptical experience preferred; licensed optician a plusOpen availability including nights and weekends requiredAbility to stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours) and lift up to 30 lbsComfortable with POS systems, Microsoft Office, Teams, and OneDriveLicensing note: Illinois does not currently require a dispensing optician license, though prior optical experience or certification is preferred.BENEFITSDisability Coverage401(k)Paid Time OffSEE Perk Pack — complimentary eyewear and eye examsSEE Eyewear is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate individuality and are committed to building inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.#J-18808-Ljbffr