Associate Manager, New Store Openings

Warby Parker is on the lookout for an Associate Manager of New Store Openings (NSO) to lead the full launch process for new retail locations in your region and beyond. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring operational excellence, driving cross-functional collaboration, and managing the end-to-end NSO process-from pre-opening preparation to post-opening follow-ups. You'll work closely with the Retail Operations, Construction, Supply Chain, and field teams to create a seamless store launch experience. This role will be based out of our New York City HQ and report directly to the Director of Retail Operations. Approximately 80% of your time will be focused on pre-work, project management, and coordination with field teams and HQ partners to ensure every store opens smoothly and successfully. The remaining 20% will support the Retail Operations team in driving store operational improvements that benefit store growth, collaborating on projects that enhance efficiency and contributing to broader operational initiatives across the fleet. Sounds cool? Read on!What you'll do:Oversee 20-25 NSOs per year, remotely managing end-to-end execution alongside Store Leaders (SL) on the groundHost kick-off calls and establish weekly NSO planning meetings to align on priorities with partners from the Retail Ops, Marketing, and Construction teamsConfirm and facilitate operational specifics, including operating hours, property manager introductions, and site-specific detailsAct as a primary point of contact for weekly store development calls, leading communication with District Leaders (DL), Area Leaders (AL), Store Leaders, and HQ partners before and during store openingsPartner with the Supply Chain, Brand, Visuals, and Lab teams to ensure that all NSO supplies and products arrive on time and are properly checked inManage key system setup processes, including software integration, Google Doc creation, and vendor account creationSupport store turnover, operational setup, and dress rehearsals, and provide hands-on assistance throughout opening weekendsIn partnership with DLs, support the training district support leads to execute orientation and dress rehearsal with store teamCollaborate with on-site facilitators, SLs, and ALsDLs to gather feedback for continuous improvement on NSO executionIdentify any warranty items with the Retail Facilities and Construction teams through post-opening reviews with field leadersSometimes need to travel to support single-store market growthWho you are:An empathetic and clear communicator with a "no-task-too-big-or-too-small" attitudeA proactive problem-solver with strong judgment and the ability to escalate decisions appropriatelyA team player who excels at building cross-functional relationships and fostering collaborationHighly organized and detail-oriented, with a process-driven mindset that allows for adaptabilityA quick thinker who can make confident decisions under pressureA strong leader who can effectively train and support teams of all experience levelsRetail Store experience preferredNot on the Office of Inspector General's List of Excluded IndividualsEntities (LEIE)Extra credit:Experience with NSO training andor store setupStrong proficiency in Google Suite toolsSome benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:Health, vision, and dental insuranceLife and AD&D InsuranceFlexible vacation policyPaid HolidaysRetirement savings plan with a company matchParental leave (non-birthing parents included)Short-term disabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Bereavement SupportEducation ReimbursementFree eyewearAnd more (just ask!)Warby Parker, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York at the time of posting. Warby Parker may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, this role is also eligible to receive a cash bonus and an equity bonus as part of the total compensation package. Details and eligibility will be discussed during the application process.New York Pay Range$74,375-$85,000 USDIf you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA").About Us:Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we've learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.Since the day we launched in 2010, we've pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we're there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.)Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.

Created: 2025-02-20