District Manager – Multi-Unit Optical Leadership

AEG Vision; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Vision discount

Job summary

AEG Vision in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks a District Manager to inspire and support leaders across multiple practices, helping develop teams, deliver exceptional patient care, and achieve meaningful business results.

The District Manager leads through Practice Managers, Optometrists, and cross-functional partners to identify performance gaps, coach leaders, and implement district-level strategies that align with regional priorities and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-unit leadership experience in optical, healthcare, retail, hospitality, or comparable service/operations leadership.
• College degree preferred; equivalent leadership and multi-unit operations experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and hold leaders accountable across multiple locations.
• Strong understanding of business operations, patient care, optical performance, practice flow, team development, and service execution.
• Ability to analyze business results, identify trends, connect data to behaviors, and build practical action plans.
• Strong communication, coaching, observation, facilitation, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to influence, align, and lead through others across multiple practices, brands, and support functions.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across a district.
• Ability to operate in ambiguity, use sound judgment, solve problems, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Ability to travel regularly within assigned district, typically 50–75% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen leadership capabilities across the district by identifying and developing talent.
• Support strategy to attract, retain, and develop talent; build strong team pipelines.
• Develop high-performing, engaged teams through continuous improvement and growth mindset.
• Create consistent, patient-centered experiences by coaching practice leaders on service behaviors.
• Foster a positive team environment with accountability and support.
• Lead district visits to evaluate performance and coach opportunities to strengthen results.
• Translate regional priorities into district-level action plans with measurable goals.
• Analyze KPI such as sales, revenue, continuity of care, and staffing for trends and risks.
• Identify barriers and provide field insights to improve execution.
• Partner with district leadership to align provider care and performance.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

Coaching & development

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Travel readiness

Strategic planning

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

AEG Vision in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks a District Manager to inspire and support leaders across multiple practices, helping develop teams, deliver exceptional patient care, and achieve meaningful business results.

The District Manager leads through Practice Managers, Optometrists, and cross-functional partners to identify performance gaps, coach leaders, and implement district-level strategies that align with regional priorities and growth initiatives.