About this opportunity
Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce lists this Store Manager, Full-Time opportunity in naperville, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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
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
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
Disability Coverage
401(k)
Paid Time Off
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.
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Worksite address
naperville, IL, 60564, US
Who can apply
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