Licensed Optician - Store Manager

National Vision

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Eielson AFB, AK, us on site Until 9/10/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 12, 2026 Last posted July 12, 2026
Job description

National Vision operates over 70 Vista Opticals located on military exchanges throughout the United States. Exclusively serving military personnel and their families, Vista Optical offers the convenience of on-base shopping with value pricing.

For more details about Vista Optical in select military exchanges, visit MilitaryOptical.com

At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

By overseeing the daily operations of our stores, including personnel management and inventory control, our Store Managers keep customers coming back by providing a positive experience from start to finish – and keeping associates happy, too.

Enjoy a Tuesday-Friday schedule with the added advantage of consecutive days off.

What would you do? – The Specifics

  • Achieve and maintain the highest level of customer service.
  • Monitor and achieve profit, sales and performance goals (i.e. reviewing the P&L).
  • Monitor sales results against budgeted.
  • Ensure all store associates achieve and maintain the highest level of customer service.
  • Investigate and compile competitive information.
  • Provide daily and weekly statistics to District Manager and corporate office.
  • Ensure store promotions, advertising, and visual merchandising are in place and all associates and doctors are aware of current promotions.
  • Hire, supervise and train all store associates.
  • Motivate associates to exceed performance standards.
  • Interface and maintain appropriate professional relations with the doctor, other National Vision associates, host store associates and customers. 

Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent

  • Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Maintain license as required by state.
  • Management experience in retail and/or optical industry.
  • ABO & NCLE Certified.
  • Proficient computer skills.

We reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future. 

Our Benefits Include:

  • Health & Dental Insurance
  • 401k retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
  • Flex Spending Account
  • Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Employee eyewear discount
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • College scholarship program
  • Overtime pay when applicable

Focus on professional growth and long-term career fulfillment:

  • Training programs: Develop your skills and knowledge with our comprehensive training offerings.
  • Educational Courses: Gain access to courses that support both your personal and professional development.
  • Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement so you have opportunities to grow with us long-term.

Join us today and see your future clearly!

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

About this role

Summary

Manage store operations, personnel, sales, customer service, and inventory at military optical outlets.

Job title

Licensed Optician - Store Manager

Experience level

management experience in retail and/or optical industry

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Eielson AFB, AK, US; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

read, analyze and interpret business materialspresent information effectivelycalculate figures and amountsproblem solvingmaintain license

Preferred skills

managementABONCLEcomputer skills

Specializations

opticalretail managementcustomer serviceoptician certificationsbusiness analytics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Eielson AFB, AK, USA

On-site City