Assistant Manager - Optical

America's Best; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Companyholid

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring an Assistant Eyeglass Manager in our San Tan Valley store. You will oversee the eyeglass department, coach staff, ensure service excellence, and help drive store performance.

The ideal candidate has optical sales experience, some supervisory background, and strong communication. You’ll work with management to meet goals, review promotions, and guide associates toward exceptional customer care.

Qualifications

• Optical sales experience.
• Supervising experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyze financial reports.
• Knowledge of store operations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and achieve profit, sales and performance goals (i.e. reviewing the P&L).
• Oversee the eyeglass department for efficiency and policy compliance.
• Provide outstanding customer service and ensure staff do the same.
• Review remakes and enforce policies for quality control.
• Communicate with store leadership and provide store reporting.
• Ensure promotions and merchandising are in place and visible to staff.
• Supervise and motivate Opticians and CL Sales staff and receptionists where applicable.
• Assist with forecasting staffing needs and recruiting top talent.
• Motivate associates to exceed performance standards.

Skills

Optical sales

Supervising

Team leadership

Customer service

Store operations

Financial reports

Communication skills

Job description

Company 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.

For more details about America's Best, visit AmericasBest.com.

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

• 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.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• 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

• Health & Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Flex Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Eyewear DiscountOvertime pay when applicable

Focus On Professional Growth And Career Fulfillment

• Training programs available
• 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.