Assistant Manager

LensCrafters; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

LensCrafters in Mississauga is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Manager to lead stores in the absence or support of the Store Manager, acting as a business owner and delivering key performance metrics.

You will drive sales, manage teams, ensure policy compliance, maintain store appearance, and build strong relationships with doctors and customers, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team or supervisory duties.
• Knowledge of retail operations, policies and store standards.
• Strong math skills and accuracy in transactions.
• Excellent English communication, written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced store environment.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality and improvement to KPIs such as sales, conversion and retention.
• Understands retail business and translates it into positive results.
• Supports store business plans to maximize sales and profit.
• Partners with the store manager to lead and develop the team.
• Delivers clear, constructive feedback and supports development.
• Executes visual directives and maintains store appearance.
• Maintains positive relationships with doctors and customers.
• Promotes policy compliance and performs administrative duties.
• Works a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Sales excellence

Customer service

Team development

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

College degree (preferred)

Tools

Cash register systems

Job description

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care.

Requisition ID: 947280

Store #: 000918 LensCrafters

Position:Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care.

Everything we do is centered around sight. Because quality care helps us see the joy in life. Because learning from the best, makes us all better. Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in optical care.

At LensCrafters, we want every person who enters our doors to feel our passion for care. And that’s why we’re committed to taking care of you, so you can bring the best quality experience to our patients and customers.

LensCrafters is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Assistant Manager acts as a leader in absence of, or in support of the Store Manager & behaves as a business owner within the marketplace & LensCrafters organization. Represents LensCrafters as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community & delivers key performance metrics.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Delivers quality & improvement to exceed all key performance indicators (KPIs):
• Comp Sales, % Sales to Plan; Conversion & Customer Count, Comp Growth; Increased Traffic; Store Operating Profitability; Continuity of Care, Exam Growth & Retention Goals; Net Promoter Score; Current year objectives
• Strong understanding of retail business translating to positive sales, business results & understanding the market & competitors
• Supports store business plans to maximize sales & profit
• Partner with store manager to lead & develop team
• Delivers clear, constructive, timely feedback & partners with Store Manager on development
• Executes visual directives & maintains store appearance
• Maintains positive working relationship with doctors
• Promotes team compliance to all policies
• Performs administrative duties
• Works a flexible schedule, including nights & weekends

Basic Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 1+ year(s) management/supervisory experience with direct reports
• Knowledge of retail operations, processes & policies
• Strong basic math skills
• Familiarity with cash register, computers & calculators
• Must have a strong command of the English language for all written correspondence & oral communication
• Strong communicator & listenerDemonstrated high-level of selling skills
• Proven ability to problem solve

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent
• Previous experience in leadership position within retail & customer service industry
• Knowledge of basic optics
• Knowledge of current store merchandise
• State licensure (if applicable) &/or ABO Certification in non-licensed states
• Brand Final Inspector Certification
• Brand Quality, Fitting & Adjusting Program

Pay Range: 48,584.63 - 67,724.46

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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