Assistant Eyeglass Manager: Lead Team & Drive Growth

National Vision; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Assistant Eyeglass Manager in the Akron area to lead the eyeglass department and drive sales while ensuring top customer service. You will supervise Opticians and Sales associates, forecast staffing, and mentor Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Join a large national optical retailer focused on affordable eye care and eyewear. A valid optical license and ABO/NCLE certification are preferred, with opportunities for growth and

Qualifications

• Optical license as required by the state.
• Optical sales experience; supervising experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach and build associate relationships.
• Strong understanding of store operations and standards for success.
• Strong communication skills for effective management of teams.
• Strong organizational skills for planning work and monitoring progress toward goals.
• Ability to analyze, create, and understand financial reports.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems of varied scope.
• ABO and NCLE Certified.

Responsibilities

• Drives, monitors, and achieves profit, sales and performance goals according to National Vision standards.
• Monitors retail operating costs, budgets, and resources.
• Optimizes and oversees the eyeglass department to ensure efficiency and compliance with company’s policies and operational guidelines.
• Identifies areas of opportunity and creates an action plan for improvement.
• Conveys a commitment to providing outstanding customer service and ensures all associates do the same.
• Ensures quality standards are met.
• Ensures effective merchandising and execution of marketing, pricing promotions, and initiatives according to Brand and Company standards.
• Supervises and motivates Opticians and CL Sales associates and ensures the timely completion of day-to-day functions.
• Assists the General Manager with forecasting staffing needs, recruiting, selecting and retaining a high caliber staff.
• Leads and coaches associates towards the attainment of sales and customer service goals.
• Mentor potential Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Skills

Optical sales

Leadership

Coaching

Store operations

Budgeting/financial analysis

Communication

Education

Optical license

ABO/NCLE Certification

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Assistant Eyeglass Manager in the Akron area to lead the eyeglass department and drive sales while ensuring top customer service. You will supervise Opticians and Sales associates, forecast staffing, and mentor Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Join a large national optical retailer focused on affordable eye care and eyewear. A valid optical license and ABO/NCLE certification are preferred, with opportunities for growth and