Job Description
STORE MANAGER — NAPERVILLE, IL
SEE Eyewear | New Store Opening | Full-Time | Leadership
BE THE STAR OF SOMETHING BRAND NEW
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.
ABOUT SEE EYEWEAR
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.
WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT
- Opening day glory — you'll cut the ribbon and set the standard
- Build your dream team — hire and shape your crew from scratch
- Own your market — become THE eyewear destination in Naperville
WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO...
- Is 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
- Is obsessed with fashion and personal styling — you see eyewear as an expression, not a prescription
- Is a natural recruiter and talent magnet — people want to work with you
- Has 3+ years of retail leadership experience; optical background or licensure is a major plus
WHAT YOU'LL LEAD
Sales & Client Experience
Drive a high-touch, fashion-forward boutique experience from opening day. You'll be on the floor modeling elite selling behaviors, building a VIP client book, and hitting ambitious sales targets. Contact lens programs, second-pair conversations, complete pair sales — you champion it all.
Team Building & Development
You're not inheriting a team — you're creating one. 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.
Brand & Product Ambassadorship
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.
Operations & Business Ownership
Own your store's performance — sales results, controllable expenses, payroll awareness, and profitability. Flawless execution on opening/closing, register, inventory, and compliance. You run this boutique like it's yours.
THE SEE DNA — DO YOU HAVE IT?
- Professional: grace under pressure, integrity always
- Entrepreneurial: creative, traffic-driving, growth-obsessed
- Accountable: you own results and raise the bar
- Fashion-passionate: eyewear is a statement, full stop
- Open communicator: direct, confident, no surprises
- Team player: you collaborate and lift everyone around you
- Eager to learn: feedback is fuel
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
Licensing note: Illinois does not currently require a dispensing optician license, though prior optical experience or certification is preferred.
BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental & Life Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- HSA & FSA Programs
- SEE Perk Pack — complimentary eyewear and eye exams
SEE Eyewear is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate individuality and are committed to building inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.