Sr Regional Manager

LensCrafters; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Employee discounts

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

LensCrafters in Stamford, CT seeks a Sr. Regional Manager to drive sales and profit across 20-30 locations. You will lead store managers, set standards for customer experience, and partner with retail, lab and doctor services to deliver outstanding outcomes.

The role emphasizes talent development, operational excellence, and adherence to brand policies, with weekend/evening work and up to 80% travel. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of management, strong financial acumen, and a proven track

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 5+ years multi-unit retail experience.
• 8+ years management experience.
• Proven track record of delivering positive results and growth.
• Excellent business and financial acumen including operational analysis.
• Comprehensive knowledge of retail operations, processes and policies.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Ability to travel up to 80%; weekends required.
• Strong command of English for correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and coaches Store Manager to achieve goals and best practices.
• Leads teams through performance management to meet or exceed goals.
• Attracts and hires high-caliber talent for timely recruitment.
• Builds a bench of talent for future placements.
• Analyzes the business and creates action plans to optimize results.
• Drives quality and improvement to deliver key performance indicators.
• Manages profits and expenses and ensures proper use of funds.
• Directs workforce management according to brand policies.
• Ensures brand standards and sustained operational execution.
• Models brand-true customer experience and fosters accountability.

Skills

Multi-unit retail

Management experience

Business acumen

Operational analysis

Retail operations

English language

Travel readiness

Computers & Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

College degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care. Everything we do is centered around sight. Because quality care helps us see the joy in life. Because learning from the best, makes us all better. Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in optical care. At LensCrafters, we want every person who enters our doors to feel our passion for care. And that's why we’re committed to taking care of you, so you can bring the best quality experience to our patients and customers. LensCrafters is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Requisition ID: 943779

Store #: RDO053 LensCrafters Region 053

Position: Full-Time

Job Description

The Sr Regional Manager delivers key results of the organization: sales and profit, through a consistent, high quality patient and customer experience in a multi-unit cross functional environment encompassing retail, lab and doctor services. The Sr. Regional Manager, through the teaching of others, establishes LensCrafters as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community, gains market share, drives both topline and profitability growth, delivers key performance metrics through the brand proposition ensuring flawless execution of superior customer experience, establishing high standards of performance and operational excellence through exceptional high performing talent and adherence to all policies and procedures. The Sr. Regional Manager typical scope of leadership is 20-30 locations and store managers.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Teaches and coaches Store Manager to achieve goals and foster execution of best practices for growth.
• Leads teams through effective performance management to include activities that ensure goals are consistently being met or exceeded.
• Attracts and hires high caliber talent to ensure positions are filled timely.
• Builds a bench of talent internally and externally to be ready for placement.
• Analyzes the business, creating and communicating clear action plans that optimize results.
• Leads and drives quality and improvement in the region to deliver on all key performance indicators.
• Manages profits and expenses and ensures proper usage of company funds.
• Directs and approves workforce management activities according to brand policies, labor and operational initiatives.
• Manages operational execution and ensures brand standards are met in accordance with Company direction.
• Ensures the protection of all company assets, and that policies and practices are being followed consistently.
• Models the behaviors and is accountable for the store delivery of a consistent and brand right patient and customer experience.
• Inspires team growth through individual development plans to promote an environment of personal growth and accountability.
• Provides on-the-job training and guidance to SMM’s.
• Creates an inspiring and inclusive work environment reflective of the brand.
• Ensures all Company approved safety programs are implemented and maintained.
• Works weekends and evenings in support of the business needs, taking responsibility for the optimal running of the store and ensuring goals are met.

Basic Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 5+ years multi-unit retail experience
• 8+ years management experience
• A proven track record of delivering positive results and positive growth
• Excellent business and financial acumen including operational analysis
• Comprehensive knowledge of retail operations, processes and policies
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office
• Strong basic math skills
• Ability to travel up to 80%; willing and able to work weekends, and physically in stores during times of high business need
• Strong command of the English language for correspondence

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent
• Previous experience in leadership position within retail or customer service industry
• Knowledge of basic optics and merchandise

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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