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Optical Manager jobs are open across retail optical chains, independent eyecare practices, hospital-based vision centers, and big-box optical departments, at every level from staff optician to senior manager, with specializations in dispensing, lab operations, and patient services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Reports to: Brand (Store) Manager
Location: On-Site Store Location
Do you love encouraging others to achieve their goals? Do you have a passion to drive results and coach a team to follow in your footsteps? As a Stanton Optical Sales Manager you would be our sales leader, assisting the Brand Manager in supervising and executing action plans to drive sales performance while creating a positive, results-driven team atmosphere. We are also motivated to invest in preparing you for the next steps in your career. By training you and encouraging you to take ownership of the role, you will be empowered to support store operations, train and coach associates, foster a strong partnership with the Clinical team and Lab Staff, leading to frequent exposure with Senior Leadership, and more.
About us:
Stanton Optical is among the nation’s fastest growing, full-service retail optical centers. We are dedicated to offering customer service and quality eyewear at affordable prices to our patients and customers. As a leading optical retailer, we offer some of the nation's most desirable optical brands
Our team members share and support the Vision, Mission and Values of our parent company, Now Optics. These include:
Vision: Modernizing the eye care experience for all people
Mission: Making eye care easy
Values: iCARE
Integrity: We see integrity as building a foundation of trust with our customers, employees and stakeholders by communicating honestly, ensuring consistency and delivering on our commitments
Collaboration: We see collaboration as combining the talents of a diverse group, offering proactive communication and being open-minded to new ideas
Accountability: We see accountability as taking initiative, delivering our best in all we do, accepting responsibility for our actions and taking ownership of results
Respect: We see respect as prioritizing human relationships, being present, connecting with transparency and empathy
Empowerment: We see empowerment as making purpose-driven decisions to support the company vision, showing appreciation for others, and taking care of the individuals we serve
Why join our winning team?
- We are the fastest growing, founder-led, and privately owned eye care provider in the United States. We believe quality eye care should be easy, accessible, and affordable for all people. Stanton Optical, consistently rank among the nation’s top optical retailers.
- We offer a flexible, dynamic work environment where we foster innovation and creativity. We encourage you to be proactive in sharing the great ideas you have to improve the business.
- Eligible employees enjoy great benefits such as medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, company paid life and short-term disability coverage and free eyeglasses. We also offer identity theft protection, pet insurance, and much more.
- Paid time off that increases with seniority
- Professional development and promotion opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employees get 2 free eyeglasses (no dollar limit) every year, and Friends and Family discounts on our products!
- We offer competitive variable compensation opportunities and commission on sales.
- Work with an amazing team!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Drive sales to exceed personal and store goals while delivering outstanding customer service experience.
Support Brand Manager duties frequently acting as Manager on duty to accomplish the following objectives:
Support store talent acquisition and talent development; including but not limited to direct recruiting, partnership with Recruiting Department, training new team members and ongoing development plans for store associates.
Building strong partnership with Clinical services.
Analyze daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly reports to ensure all staff members are achieving desired goals.
Communicates effectively and builds a strong partnership with the Support Center and Human Resources
Ensure proper lab production so that “Now Service” and “Ready When Promised” are achieved.
Execute simple customer repairs, assemble lenses into frames and edge stock lenses to expedite delivery of eyeglasses, and ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time.
Ensure brand standards are met in the lab area, and notify management of equipment malfunctions, incomplete orders, incorrect lenses, etc.
Keep track of delivery time commitments to patients (Now Service, Ready When Promised) to ensure 100% compliance.
Other duties as assigned and required.
Key Qualifications
You have demonstrated leadership ability with at least one year of experience in a fast paced retail environment
You have experience planning and implementing sales strategies, as well as directing a sales team
You have the ability to multitask, prioritize and be flexible with changing business needs in a team environment
You have the skills necessary to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people
Are you the perfect fit?
Do you share our vision of modernizing eye care for all people and making eye care easy?
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent required?
Are you passionate about outstanding customer/patient care and eager to share that passion with others?
Do you have a strong interest in learning, embracing and fostering innovation among your team?
Are you consistently promoting high work standards while empowering others to have an entrepreneurial mentality with our company?
Do you have schedule flexibility? Work hours will be determined based on business needs
Are you knowledgeable about MS Word, Google Docs, etc?
Optical experience is a plus
Now Optics d/b/a Stanton Optical Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at our company are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email retailcareers@stantonoptical.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
Reports to: Brand (Store) Manager
Location: On-Site Store Location
Do you love encouraging others to achieve their goals? Do you have a passion to drive results and coach a team to follow in your footsteps? As a Stanton Optical Sales Manager you would be our sales leader, assisting the Brand Manager in supervising and executing action plans to drive sales performance while creating a positive, results-driven team atmosphere. We are also motivated to invest in preparing you for the next steps in your career. By training you and encouraging you to take ownership of the role, you will be empowered to support store operations, train and coach associates, foster a strong partnership with the Clinical team and Lab Staff, leading to frequent exposure with Senior Leadership, and more.
About us:
Stanton Optical is among the nation’s fastest growing, full-service retail optical centers. We are dedicated to offering customer service and quality eyewear at affordable prices to our patients and customers. As a leading optical retailer, we offer some of the nation's most desirable optical brands
Our team members share and support the Vision, Mission and Values of our parent company, Now Optics. These include:
Vision: Modernizing the eye care experience for all people
Mission: Making eye care easy
Values: iCARE
Integrity: We see integrity as building a foundation of trust with our customers, employees and stakeholders by communicating honestly, ensuring consistency and delivering on our commitments
Collaboration: We see collaboration as combining the talents of a diverse group, offering proactive communication and being open-minded to new ideas
Accountability: We see accountability as taking initiative, delivering our best in all we do, accepting responsibility for our actions and taking ownership of results
Respect: We see respect as prioritizing human relationships, being present, connecting with transparency and empathy
Empowerment: We see empowerment as making purpose-driven decisions to support the company vision, showing appreciation for others, and taking care of the individuals we serve
Why join our winning team?
- We are the fastest growing, founder-led, and privately owned eye care provider in the United States. We believe quality eye care should be easy, accessible, and affordable for all people. Stanton Optical, consistently rank among the nation’s top optical retailers.
- We offer a flexible, dynamic work environment where we foster innovation and creativity. We encourage you to be proactive in sharing the great ideas you have to improve the business.
- Eligible employees enjoy great benefits such as medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, company paid life and short-term disability coverage and free eyeglasses. We also offer identity theft protection, pet insurance, and much more.
- Paid time off that increases with seniority
- Professional development and promotion opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employees get 2 free eyeglasses (no dollar limit) every year, and Friends and Family discounts on our products!
- We offer competitive variable compensation opportunities and commission on sales.
- Work with an amazing team!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Drive sales to exceed personal and store goals while delivering outstanding customer service experience.
Support Brand Manager duties frequently acting as Manager on duty to accomplish the following objectives:
Support store talent acquisition and talent development; including but not limited to direct recruiting, partnership with Recruiting Department, training new team members and ongoing development plans for store associates.
Building strong partnership with Clinical services.
Analyze daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly reports to ensure all staff members are achieving desired goals.
Communicates effectively and builds a strong partnership with the Support Center and Human Resources
Ensure proper lab production so that “Now Service” and “Ready When Promised” are achieved.
Execute simple customer repairs, assemble lenses into frames and edge stock lenses to expedite delivery of eyeglasses, and ensure customer orders are delivered accurately and on time.
Ensure brand standards are met in the lab area, and notify management of equipment malfunctions, incomplete orders, incorrect lenses, etc.
Keep track of delivery time commitments to patients (Now Service, Ready When Promised) to ensure 100% compliance.
Other duties as assigned and required.
Key Qualifications
You have demonstrated leadership ability with at least one year of experience in a fast paced retail environment
You have experience planning and implementing sales strategies, as well as directing a sales team
You have the ability to multitask, prioritize and be flexible with changing business needs in a team environment
You have the skills necessary to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people
Are you the perfect fit?
Do you share our vision of modernizing eye care for all people and making eye care easy?
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent required?
Are you passionate about outstanding customer/patient care and eager to share that passion with others?
Do you have a strong interest in learning, embracing and fostering innovation among your team?
Are you consistently promoting high work standards while empowering others to have an entrepreneurial mentality with our company?
Do you have schedule flexibility? Work hours will be determined based on business needs
Are you knowledgeable about MS Word, Google Docs, etc?
Optical experience is a plus
Now Optics d/b/a Stanton Optical Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at our company are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or certain classifications based on genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email retailcareers@stantonoptical.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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Who's Hiring
- America's Best18
- Stanton Optical15
- Keysight Technologies15
- Eyemart Express11
- West Point Optical5
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware17
- Technology & Software14
- Telecommunications2
- Manufacturing1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in optical manager jobs.
- ABO certification or state licensure in opticianry required or strongly preferred
- 2 to 5 years of optical retail or clinical dispensing experience
- Demonstrated experience managing a team of opticians or optical associates
- Proficiency with optical practice management software such as Eyefinity or RevolutionEHR
- Knowledge of vision insurance billing including VSP, EyeMed, and Medicaid plans
- Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience
Tips for Your Optical Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to lens dispensing metrics
Optical manager postings frequently list revenue targets and frame capture rates as key performance indicators. Quantify your results in those specific terms rather than generic sales language so your resume speaks directly to what hiring optometrists and regional directors evaluate.
List your ABO and NCLE certifications prominently
Many employers filter applications by certification status before a human ever reads the resume. Place your American Board of Opticianry and National Contact Lens Examiners credentials in a dedicated section near the top, not buried in a summary paragraph.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists optical manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your EHR system
Optical practices differ sharply on software, from Eyefinity to RevolutionEHR to Crystal PM. When a posting names the system your current office uses, flag that opening as a priority and call out your hands-on experience with that platform by name in your application.
Prepare a staffing scenario for panel interviews
Optical manager interviews commonly include a situational question about covering a short-staffed schedule during a busy exam day. Rehearse a specific example from your experience that shows how you balanced patient flow, technician assignments, and frame sales floor coverage simultaneously.
Negotiate your optical allowance, not just base pay
Total compensation for optical managers often includes an annual frame and lens allowance you wear on the floor. Before accepting an offer, ask the hiring manager to clarify the allowance amount, vendor restrictions, and whether unused credit rolls over, since those details vary widely by employer.
Optical Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most optical managers?
America's Best, Stanton Optical, and Keysight Technologies are hiring the most optical managers right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail optical chains and large vision care groups tend to post the most volume, particularly when expanding into new markets or replacing departing location leads.
How many optical manager jobs are remote?
About 12% of optical manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most dispensing and lab oversight work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are regional training roles, optical insurance billing management, and corporate visual merchandising coordination rather than patient-facing location management.
How do you become an optical manager?
Start by completing an accredited opticianry program or apprenticeship and earning your ABO certification, which demonstrates core dispensing competency to employers. Work as a licensed optician for several years, take on shift lead or assistant manager responsibilities, and build experience with insurance billing, inventory ordering, and staff scheduling. Employers typically want candidates who can run a full exam day without direct supervision before promoting them into a management role.
How do you get hired as an optical manager with little experience?
Focus on roles titled optical sales associate lead or assistant optical manager, which are structured entry points into optical management at many retail chains. Getting your ABO certification before applying signals seriousness and meets the minimum requirement at most employers even without years of managerial experience. Highlight any customer service leadership, cash handling, or inventory experience you have, since optical chains frequently promote from within once they see those transferable skills in action on the floor.
What does the optical manager interview process look like?
Most optical manager interviews begin with a phone screen from a regional manager or HR contact focused on certification status and schedule availability. An in-person or video interview typically follows, covering a mix of behavioral questions about staff conflicts, a situational scenario around patient flow or a coverage gap, and a discussion of your familiarity with the employer's frame brands and insurance panels. Some retail chains add a brief role-play exercise where you walk the interviewer through fitting a frame or explaining lens options to a hypothetical patient.
Where can I find and apply to optical manager jobs?
You can find and apply to optical manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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