What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Director position at Eyeglass World?
Company Description
Assume a key leadership position as a Regional Director with Eyeglass World, where you will provide strategic oversight and operational excellence across a multi-store region.
With 100 stores nationwide, we are known for bold eyewear trends, affordable prices, and same-day service. For more details about Eyeglass World, visit EyeglassWorld.com. Working at Eyeglass World also means you are a part of a larger family of brands, National Vision. At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. That’s why we make quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible for all.
We are hiring for a Regional Director to join our growing team! This role requires the selected candidate to reside within the Central or Eastern time zone.
Job Description
The Regional Director is responsible for successful execution of company strategies, financial performance, and operational excellence for up to 9 districts within the retail operations organization. This leader achieves success through coaching and developing District Managers, who in turn lead store teams that meet or exceed sales and service results. This leader is an ambassador of NVI Culture, bringing our Mission, Vision, and Values to life.
What Would You Do? The Specifics.
Work Experience
Additional Skills
Taking Care of our People!
We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs and access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.
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.
Assume a key leadership position as a Regional Director with Eyeglass World, where you will provide strategic oversight and operational excellence across a multi-store region.
With 100 stores nationwide, we are known for bold eyewear trends, affordable prices, and same-day service. For more details about Eyeglass World, visit EyeglassWorld.com. Working at Eyeglass World also means you are a part of a larger family of brands, National Vision. At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. That’s why we make quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible for all.
We are hiring for a Regional Director to join our growing team! This role requires the selected candidate to reside within the Central or Eastern time zone.
Job Description
The Regional Director is responsible for successful execution of company strategies, financial performance, and operational excellence for up to 9 districts within the retail operations organization. This leader achieves success through coaching and developing District Managers, who in turn lead store teams that meet or exceed sales and service results. This leader is an ambassador of NVI Culture, bringing our Mission, Vision, and Values to life.
What Would You Do? The Specifics.
- Drives the region’s financial results by setting clear goals for revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Analyzes financial reports, sales trends, and performance data to make informed decisions that improve the region's results.
- Ensures the successful implementation of company-wide initiatives, policies, and procedures across all districts within the geographic area.
- Leads District Managers to optimize operational processes, specifically focused on the customer experience and service levels.
- Conducts effective store visits to assess store operational effectiveness; engages the DM and store team to build effective plans that achieve desired goals and KPIs.
- Champions the company’s culture, values, and diversity initiatives by fostering an inclusive and motivating work environment.
- Coaches and develops District Managers in meaningful ways that balance helping them reach their career aspirations, in addition to supporting the DM as they guide their store teams to meet and exceed financial targets.
- Provides hands-on leadership and coaching to District Managers to develop their skills in people management, operations, and business strategy.
- Fosters a collaborative and high-performing team environment by providing ongoing performance feedback and creating development plans for District Managers.
- Leads by example, setting a high standard for excellence in leadership, communication, and decision-making.
- Conducts leadership training and mentoring to ensure ongoing development of high-potential employees.
- Maintains continued focus on short- & long-term succession plans for leadership positions within the region, including actively developing high-potential leaders.
- Recruits and retains top-talent district leaders.
- Builds & maintains strong relationships with leaders across the Retail Ops, Clinical Services, and Retail Support Center.
Work Experience
- 9 years multi-unit retail leadership experience (preferred)
- 9 years Optical Industry Experience (preferred)
Additional Skills
- Results-driven, with a focus on achieving financial goals and enhancing customer experience.
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and inspire others.
- Strong commitment to National Vision’s Mission, Vision and Values.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to execute operational plans.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and operational reports.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Proven experience in coaching and developing district or area managers to achieve financial and operational goals.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience in managing P&L statements and delivering on financial targets.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- 70% Travel Required, overnight and out of state
Taking Care of our People!
We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all associates. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs and access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.
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.