Remote Retail General Manager Jobs
Remote Retail General Manager jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first retailers, e-commerce brands, and distributed consumer goods companies hiring managers who can lead store operations, teams, and P&L without being on-site. Employers hiring remotely right now include Visionworks, Eyemart Express, and Bob's Carpet & Flooring. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone, or a welcoming smile when a patient walks into your store, we need individuals who are passionate about helping customers look great and see great.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $58,656 - $68,795.01 per year
The Role:
A Visionworks General Manager (GM) is a leader of others and leader of the business at Visionworks. This person is a smart, business-savvy self-starter who knows their way around profitability and the driving factors of success. The General Manager will also manage a service driven team to ensure a simple, human and bold patient and customer journey from doctor appointment to eyewear pickup.
- Maximize the store’s profitability without compromising the patient/customer experience by setting and exceeding organization’s financial and performance goals
- Engage regularly with the Doctor to touch base on business needs, associates and patient/customer experience
- Prep and plan business for the day by managing incoming traffic, doctor appointments, and scheduled eyewear services
- Hire, Train, coach, develop and support store associates to perform in their respective roles with excellence to ensure a flawless patient/customer experience
- Remove obstacles and find resolution in the patient/customer experience when needed
- Lead, execute and improve all broad operational activities to meet the store's financial and customer experience goals
- HS Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Three (3) or more years of related experience required
- Optical management experience preferred
- Licensed GMs must have a current State Opticians License
At Visionworks, we offer a generous, competitive benefits package (for our part timers, too!) and exclusive employee discounts —including but not limited to
- Vision Coverage)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- 401 (k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time off
- Milestone anniversary awards
- Medical, Dental for Full Timers
- And more!
Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.
Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone, or a welcoming smile when a patient walks into your store, we need individuals who are passionate about helping customers look great and see great.
Job Type: Full Time
Pay: $58,656 - $68,795.01 per year
The Role:
A Visionworks General Manager (GM) is a leader of others and leader of the business at Visionworks. This person is a smart, business-savvy self-starter who knows their way around profitability and the driving factors of success. The General Manager will also manage a service driven team to ensure a simple, human and bold patient and customer journey from doctor appointment to eyewear pickup.
- Maximize the store’s profitability without compromising the patient/customer experience by setting and exceeding organization’s financial and performance goals
- Engage regularly with the Doctor to touch base on business needs, associates and patient/customer experience
- Prep and plan business for the day by managing incoming traffic, doctor appointments, and scheduled eyewear services
- Hire, Train, coach, develop and support store associates to perform in their respective roles with excellence to ensure a flawless patient/customer experience
- Remove obstacles and find resolution in the patient/customer experience when needed
- Lead, execute and improve all broad operational activities to meet the store's financial and customer experience goals
- HS Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Three (3) or more years of related experience required
- Optical management experience preferred
- Licensed GMs must have a current State Opticians License
At Visionworks, we offer a generous, competitive benefits package (for our part timers, too!) and exclusive employee discounts —including but not limited to
- Vision Coverage)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- 401 (k) Savings Plan
- Paid Time off
- Milestone anniversary awards
- Medical, Dental for Full Timers
- And more!
Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.
VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.
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Who's Hiring
- Visionworks18
- Eyemart Express1
- Bob's Carpet & Flooring1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote retail general manager jobs.
- Five or more years of retail management experience, including direct store leadership
- Demonstrated P&L ownership and experience managing a full-store budget
- Experience recruiting, training, and developing department managers and hourly staff
- Proficiency with retail operations software, inventory management systems, and POS platforms
- Strong loss prevention awareness and familiarity with shrink reduction practices
- High school diploma required, bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
Tips for Your Remote Retail General Manager Job Search
Prove your remote operations track remotely
Build a one-page summary of results you drove without being on-site: revenue targets hit, teams managed across locations, processes you owned end-to-end. Remote hiring managers want to see you can run a business unit from anywhere before they talk to you.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote retail general manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Show async communication skills in your application
Remote retail operations run on written updates, structured check-ins, and clear documentation. Mention specific tools you've used for remote team communication and give examples of how you kept distributed teams aligned on goals and priorities.
Target remote-first retailers and e-commerce brands
Companies built around distributed workforces are far more likely to hire a remote general manager than traditional brick-and-mortar chains adapting reluctantly. Prioritize brands that publicly describe themselves as remote-first or that operate without a centralized flagship location.
Remote Retail General Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote retail general manager job?
Target e-commerce companies, remote-first retail brands, and distributed consumer goods organizations, since those are the employers most likely to hire retail general managers who never step foot in a physical location. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort running daily operations asynchronously. Candidates who can show experience managing remote teams, hitting KPIs without in-person oversight, and using tools like Slack, Asana, or similar platforms stand out in the applicant pool.
Which companies hire remote retail general managers?
Employers currently hiring remote retail general managers include Visionworks, Eyemart Express, and Bob's Carpet & Flooring, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be e-commerce retailers, remote-first consumer brands, and distributed wholesale or direct-to-consumer companies that run operations across multiple regions without a centralized physical headquarters.
Can you get a remote retail general manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote general manager roles at the entry level are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one with minimal hand-holding. Your best path in is through remote-first e-commerce startups or smaller distributed retail brands that are more open to developing talent. Show strong written communication, ownership of past projects, and any results you drove in retail or operations roles, even if the title was more junior.
Do you need a degree for remote retail general manager jobs?
Not always. Remote retail employers care more about demonstrated results, such as revenue growth, team retention, and operational efficiency, than a specific credential. A degree helps when competing for roles at larger companies, but many remote-first retailers and e-commerce brands weigh a strong work history and measurable outcomes more heavily than formal education when evaluating candidates for this role.
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