Regional Manager

Regional Manager Salary Range is $112000 to $168000

For over 40 years Shopko Optical has been delivering high-quality products and services by combining state-of-the-art technology exceptional eye care and hometown Midwestern values to improve the sight and lives of our patients.As we expand we are continually looking for innovative and motivated people to join in Shopko Opticals growth and success.

Taking Care of our teams who take Care of our Patients

• Competitive Wages & Bonus Incentives
• Competitive time off package including vacation pay volunteer pay paid holidays and a personal day
• Sick Pay: Eligible teammates accrue Sick/ Safe leave per state law
• Health & Wellbeing Benefits Medical Life Dental vision Short- & Long-term Disability
• Voluntary/Cafeteria Offerings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teammate Recognition Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the overall sales profit and service performance of multiple centers in a geographic region. Develop and execute strategies consistent with corporate direction to drive business. Manage and is accountable for the effective operation of the regions centers including staffing training policy and procedure adherence compliance optometric relations and patient/customer experience. Build a strong team with a succussion plan for growth and development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DRIVE BUSINESS & DELIVER RESULTS

Work individually and cross functionally to develop and execute merchandise operational and customer service strategies to deliver planned sales gross margin and EBITDA results

Execute quality center visits to validate patient/customer service standards are consistently delivered

Observe and review individual optician performance during visits and provide

appropriate feedback and coaching

Establish and monitor center operations guidelines (i.e. appointment monitoring daily

system balancing government and state regulations)

Ensure operational exceptions are addressed and resolved

Facilitate ongoing process improvement

Stay up to date on competition within the region

LEADERSHIP

Oversee onboarding for new General Managers and Optometrists; ensure training

and onboarding is completed effectively for all teammates

Provide realistic parameters that allow teams to make decisions with accountability

Is accessible to teams and the rest of the organization

Provide proactive communication to centers and corporate partners

Resolve customer concerns promptly and positively

Work closely with Human Resources to develop and implement solutions related to staffing recruiting performance management and employee relations

Oversee General Manager in Training program to develop bench strength within the region

Regularly evaluate optometrist manager and optician talent for current and future bench strength

FINANCIAL ACUMEN

Oversee financial operations of region by driving sales and managing expenses to plan

Identify exceptions and put appropriate action plans in place for resolution

Assist in accurate budget submission

COMPLIANCE

Ensure centers follow applicable Federal and State laws including HIPAA Fraud Waste and Abuse and Federally and State funded vision plan regulations

Ensure all applicable Optometric and Optician laws are followed

Ensure centers adhere to all company safety standards policies and procedures

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree in relevant business field or equivalent work experience

5 years of multi-unit retail management experience

Optical Manager leadership experience preferred

Proven ability to lead coach and build teammate relationships in an environment of fast change; must be able to direct and motivate a diverse teammate population

Strong planning analysis and organizational skills

Able to work collaboratively in a matrix environment

Strong problem-solving skills to identify problems and develop solutions

Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Strong multi-tasking skills

Able to thrive within a fast-paced environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and

two-way verbal communication

Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Able to operate various office equipment (e.g. personal computer telephone fax

machine copier etc.)

Able to read and write at a high school graduate level

Able to lift 10 to 20 pounds

Able to view/read computer screen for extended periods of time

Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings nights and weekends) office hours to

meet established deadlines

Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal

development

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by teammates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.