Assistant Manager - Optical

National Vision, Inc.; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

Benefits package

401k Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. is seeking an energized store manager to drive optical sales and lead a team of associates. You will manage profitability, ensure quality customer service, and oversee promotions and merchandising across the eyeglass department.

Ideal candidates bring optical sales experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a solid grasp of store operations and financial reporting. Opportunity for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Optical sales experience is required; supervising experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and build associate relationships.
• Strong understanding of store operations and standards for success.
• Strong communication skills for effective team management.
• Strong organizational skills for planning and tracking goals.
• Ability to analyze, create, and understand financial reports.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems of varied scope.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and achieve profit, sales and performance goals; review the P&L.
• Oversee optical department efficiency and ensure policy compliance.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure the team does the same.
• Ensure quality standards; review remakes and enforce policies.
• Communicate with General Manager, District Manager and Corporate Office; provide reports.
• Coordinate store promotions, advertising, and visual merchandising; inform staff and doctors.
• Supervise and motivate Opticians and CL Sales associates; ensure day-to-day tasks are completed.
• Assist GM with staffing forecasts, recruitment, and retention of quality staff.
• Motivate associates to exceed performance standards.

Skills

Optical sales

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Operations management

Financial analysis

Staff forecasting

Job description

A rewarding career where you can really make a difference, backed by competitive pay and benefits.

Type:

Full-time

Job Responsibilities

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 Manager, 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 ensure 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent

• 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

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.