Assistant Manager - Bilingual

National Vision; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Company Taxes

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Assistant Eyeglass Manager in Mesquite, TX. You will oversee daily store operations, coach staff, and manage the eyeglass department to drive customer satisfaction and sales.

Join a leading optical retailer and contribute to a positive, high-performance team environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading and speaking English and Spanish.
• Optical sales experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and foster teams.
• Strong understanding of store operations and standards.
• Strong communication, both written and verbal.
• Organizational skills for planning and tracking goals.
• Ability to analyze, create and understand financial reports.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems of varied scope.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and achieve profit, sales and performance goals (e.g. review P&L).
• Oversee the eyeglass department for efficiency and policy compliance.
• Provide outstanding customer service and coach associates to do the same.
• Ensure quality standards and review remakes; enforce policies.
• Communicate with General Manager, District Manager and Corporate Office.
• Ensure promotions, advertising and visual merchandising are in place.
• Supervise Opticians and CL Sales staff and day-to-day functions.
• Assist with staffing forecasts, recruiting and retention.
• Motivate staff to exceed performance standards.
• Duties may vary to comply with licensing requirements.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Optical sales experience

Leadership / coaching

Store operations knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Financial reporting understanding

Problem solving

Job description

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America’s Best brand continues to grow with over 1,000 stores and counting. Each location combines both parts of the optical equation – eyewear and eye care – into one excellent experience at a single low price.

At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

By overseeing the daily operations of our stores, including personnel management and inventory control, our Assistant Eyeglass Managers keep customers coming back by providing a positive experience from start to finish – and keeping associates happy, too.

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!

Job Description

What would you do? – The Specifics

• Monitor and achieve profit, sales and performance goals (i.e. reviewing the P&L).
• Optimize and oversee the eyeglass department to ensure efficiency and compliance with company’s policies and operational guidelines.
• Convey a commitment to providing outstanding customer service and ensure all associates do the same.
• Ensure quality standards are met. Review remakes and enforce policies to ensure compliance.
• Communicate with the General Manger, District Manager, and Corporate Office and provide store reporting as required.
• Ensure store promotions, advertising, and visual merchandising are in place and all associates and doctors are aware of current promotions.
• Supervise and motivate Opticians and CL Sales associates (in some stores the Receptionist) and ensures the timely completion of day-to-day functions.
• Assist the General Manager with forecasting staffing needs, recruiting, selecting and retaining a high caliber staff.
• Motivate associates to exceed performance standards.
• In some locations, state laws require certain responsibilities to be performed by individuals with specific licenses or credentials. Job duties and work practices may vary to meet these requirements.

Qualifications

Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• Optical sales experience. Supervising experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and build associate relationships.
• Sound understanding of store operations and standards for success.
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) for effective management of teams.
• Strong organizational skills for planning work and continuously monitoring progress towards goals.
• Ability to analyze, create, and understand financial reports.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems of varied scope.

Additional Information

At National Vision, we reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.
Our Benefits Include:

• 401k Retirement Savings
• Flex Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Employee Eyewear Discount
• Overtime pay when applicable

Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment:

• Access to educational courses
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement

At National Vision, you’ll enjoy more than just a job – you’ll have the chance to thrive in a rewarding career, surrounded by a supportive team and endless opportunities for growth. Join us today and see your future clearly!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.