Store Manager, Full-Time

SEE Eyewear•Naperville, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We'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. SEE (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.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of retail store leadership experience preferred
Optical experience preferred; licensed optician a plus
Open availability including nights and weekends required
Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours) and lift up to 30 lbs
Comfortable with POS systems, Microsoft Office, Teams, and OneDrive

Nice To Haves

Connected to the Naperville community — knows the neighborhoods, the energy, and the people
Thrives on building from zero — zero team, zero client base, maximum excitement
Obsessed with fashion and personal styling — you see eyewear as an expression, not a prescription
Natural recruiter and talent magnet — people want to work with you
Prior optical experience or certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Drive a high-touch, fashion-forward boutique experience from opening day.
Be on the floor modeling elite selling behaviors, building a VIP client book, and hitting ambitious sales targets.
Champion contact lens programs, second-pair conversations, and complete pair sales.
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.
Become 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.
Own your store's performance — sales results, controllable expenses, payroll awareness, and profitability.
Ensure flawless execution on opening/closing, register, inventory, and compliance.