Assistant Manager

Luxottica; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica’s LensCrafters in the United States seeks an Assistant Manager to lead in the absence of the Store Manager and act as a business owner within the marketplace. You will drive KPI performance, foster team development, and maintain the premier vision care destination in the community.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong selling and communication skills, and a solid understanding of retail operations. A flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, is expected.

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.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality & improvement to exceed all key performance indicators (KPIs).
• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales skills

Customer service

English communication

Retail operations

Strong math skills

Problem solving

Strong selling skills

Supervisory experience

Education

High School diploma

College degree

Tools

Cash register

Computers

Calculators

POS system

Job description

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At LensCrafters, we love eyes and care about the people behind them. With over 900 locations, LensCrafters is the largest optical retailer in North America and our love of eyes and higher standard of quality have made LensCrafters an industry leader for over 30 years.

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):o 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 merchandiseState licensure (if applicable) &/or ABO Certification in non-licensed states
• Brand Final Inspector Certification
• Brand Quality, Fitting & Adjusting Program

Pay Range:21.39-33.36

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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago

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