Remote Senior Manager, Franchise Development & Growth

Remote Senior Manager, Franchise Development & Growth

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Vigan and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what's possible.

General Function

The Senior Manager, Sales (Growth & Franchise Development) is a remote role that is responsible for accelerating Pearle Vision's franchise expansion and maximizing market penetration. This role focuses on identifying, attracting, and onboarding franchise partners to drive sustainable system growth across North America. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end franchise development initiatives, from lead generation and pipeline management to market prioritization and deal closure while fostering a best-in-class candidate experience. Partnering cross-functionally with marketing, operations, real estate, fleet, legal, and eyecare teams, this leader will translate strategic objectives into tactical growth plans and deliver strong unit-level economics and brand amplification.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Franchise Development & Pipeline Growth :

• Execute the franchise growth strategy through consistent lead outreach, qualification, follow-up
• Manage the end-to-end franchise development process including scheduling, materials delivery, compliance tracking, and documentation support
• Use CRM tools to maintain a live, well-organized pipeline; ensure proactive follow-ups, task completion, and documentation of candidate progression

Market Execution & Lead Activation :

Candidate Experience & Relationship Management :

Sales Operations & Performance Reporting :

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Skills :

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment :

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.