Assistant Manager - Optical

jobr.pro; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

National Vision is seeking a dedicated candidate for a supervisory role in Waynesboro, Virginia. The candidate will monitor sales goals, optimize the eyeglass department, and ensure outstanding customer service standards. Experience in optical sales and supervising associates is preferred.

In addition to competitive pay, the position includes benefits such as a 401k plan, flexible spending account, paid time off, and employee eyewear discounts.

Join National Vision to grow your career in a supportive environment that emphasizes professional development and internal promotions.

Qualifications

• Must have optical sales experience and preferred supervising experience.
• Ability to lead and build relationships with associates.
• Strong understanding of store operations and standards for success.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and achieve profit, sales, and performance goals.
• Optimize the eyeglass department for efficiency and compliance.
• Supervise and motivate Opticians and sales associates.

Skills

Optical sales experience

Supervising experience

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to analyze financial reports

Problem-solving skills

Job description

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 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.

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

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.