Assistant Manager

LensCrafters; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus/commission

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

LensCrafters in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead sales and operations in the absence of the Store Manager. You will coach team members, uphold brand standards, and deliver on KPIs like sales, conversion, and patient care metrics.

This role requires strong communication, a customer-first mindset, and the ability to manage schedules, inventory, and store visuals. Experience in retail or customer service and basic optics knowledge are helpful; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of management/supervisory experience with direct reports.
• Knowledge of retail operations, processes & policies.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Familiarity with cash register, computers & calculators.
• Must have strong written and oral English communication.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Demonstrated selling skills and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality and improvement to exceed KPIs: Comp sales, conversion, customer count, and profit.
• Supports store business plans to maximize sales and profit.
• Leads and develops team in partnership with Store Manager.
• Provides timely feedback and supports staff development.
• Executes visual directives and maintains store appearance.
• Maintains positive relationships with doctors and patients.
• Ensures policy compliance and handles administrative duties.
• Works a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Skills

Management

Retail operations

Math skills

Cash handling

English proficiency

Communication

Sales skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

Point of Sale 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: 941067

Store #: 001307 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 & listener
• Demonstrated 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

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.

• Competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package.
• Health care
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off/vacation
• Employee discounts

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