Senior Store Manager

Lenskart; Prayagraj; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenskart in India is seeking a Store Director to lead a busy retail outlet, drive sales, ensure operational excellence, and deliver an outstanding customer experience.

You will build a high-performing team, coach staff, and implement SOPs across cash, inventory, and service processes to meet store targets.

This role requires a graduate degree with 5–8 years in retail or service, including at least 2 years in a leadership capacity, and a proven record of delivering business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required; MBA or retail management preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in retail or service, with 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering strong business and customer outcomes.
• Experience in team development and store operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive store sales to meet targets and lead a high-performing team.
• Ensure SOP adherence, exceptional customer service, and brand representation.
• Manage cash, inventory, and stock accuracy; conduct regular stocktakes.
• Provide on-the-job training and feedback to staff; coaching and performance reviews.
• Roster management and scheduling to meet business needs.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth product delivery to customers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Retail management

Customer service

Team coaching

Education

Graduate degree

MBA or retail management specialization

Tools

POS System

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

JOB DESCRIPTION-STORE DIRECTOR

Title

Store Director

Reporting to

– Area Operations Manager

Skip Level

– CH/Zonal Manager

About Lenskart

With a mission to give India a vision, Lenskart.com is India's fastest-growing eyewear company. Lenskart's products include prescription eyewear, branded contact lenses, and sunglasses, all of which are customized to the customer’s specific eye powers.

About the Role

The Store Director is the business leader of the store, responsible for driving sales, ensuring operational excellence, delivering an outstanding customer experience, and building a high-performing team. This role combines strategic thinking with hands‑on execution to make the store a benchmark for performance, customer delight, and brand representation.

Responsibilities

Activities expected to be performed by a Store Director

Customer focus: Driving NPS and lower Detractor %

• Greeting customers when they enter the store and coaching the team to do the same
• Displaying commitment towards providing exceptional Customer Service and ensuring that Lenskart associates also treat Customer Satisfaction as a priority
• Dealing with customer service issues, such as queries and complaints, at the store level and ensuring this is consistent with the team
• Ensuring that the eye check-ups are conducted as per the SOP and maintaining high-quality standards
• Working closely with other departments till the product reaches the customer and ensuring the best customer experience for the Lenskart Customer

Sales Orientation

• Driving the sales of the store to meet the allocated targets
• Developing a culture of high sales performance expectations, i.e., Sales Leadership

People development

(Talent Management & Attrition Control)

• Providing effective on-the-job training and guidance to team members, making use of company training modules
• Delivering clear, motivating, and constructive feedback in a timely manner to all team members
• Evaluating the training needs of store associates and working closely with the academy team to execute the developmental plan
• Understanding the reasons for attrition and taking measures to control it
• Roster Management: Scheduling the team’s shift timings to meet the store’s business needs and demands

Cash & Inventory management

• Monitoring cash reconciliation to ensure there is no mismatch of store funds
• Ensuring the availability of required merchandise and services
• Conducting stocktakes / Inventory reconciliation regularly
• Ensuring the staff at the store level has a basic understanding of the POS System to ensure transactions are properly and effectively processed
• Performing the necessary quality checks for the new products

SOP, Store upkeep & maintenance

• Ensuring that all SOPs for retail are implemented successfully and adhered to by store employees
• Maintaining the store as per Lenskart standards, regularly cleaning the frames and other equipment at the store
• Ensuring the security of all Lenskart equipment and that there is no shortage of stock units or damage in the store

Personal attributes & competencies

• Graduate degree required; MBA or retail management specialization preferred
• 5–8 years of experience in retail or service industry, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of delivering strong business and customer outcomes