Assistant Manager

EssilorLuxottica; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

LensCrafters in New York is seeking an Assistant Manager to act as a leader in the absence of the Store Manager and to operate as a business owner within the marketplace. You will represent LensCrafters as the premier destination for vision needs and drive store performance.

The role requires strong communication, sales skills, and the ability to coach the team, maintain store appearance, and handle administration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• Excellent English written and oral communication.
• Strong communicator and listener.
• Demonstrated selling skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Delivers KPI improvements including comp sales, conversion, and customer count.
• Supports store business plans to maximize sales & profit.
• Leads and develops team in partnership with Store Manager.
• Provides timely feedback and coaching for staff development.
• Executes visual directives and maintains store appearance.
• Maintains positive relationships with doctors and customers.
• Ensures policy compliance and performs administrative duties.
• Works a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Skills

Management experience

Retail operations

Cash handling

English fluency

Communication

Sales skills

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

POS system

Computers

Job description

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.

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

Pay Range: -30.19

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.