For Eyes - Licensed Assistant Manager

Davita Inc.; South Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in eyewear is searching for an Assistant Manager to lead in the absence of the Store Manager. Responsibilities include supporting business plans, training team members, and ensuring compliance with company standards while maintaining a welcoming store environment. This position requires management experience along with a valid state Opticianry license.

Qualifications

• Current & valid state Opticianry license required.
• 1+ year(s) management/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of retail operations and strong math skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports the store manager in business diagnostics and team training.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and meets key performance metrics.
• Maintains a safe environment and manages administrative duties.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Retail operations knowledge

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

College degree or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

POS systems

Calculators

Job description

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If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Vigano and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms.

Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what's possible.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Assistant Manager acts as a leader in absence of, or in support of the Store Manager and behaves as a business owner within the marketplace & For Eyes organization. Represents For Eyes as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community & delivers key performance metrics.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers quality & improvement to meet or exceed all key performance indicators (KPIs)


• Demonstrates understanding of retail business & the capability to transfer knowledge to superior sales & business results. Learns & understands the competition & market trends.


• Supports the store manager in diagnosing the business & leverages the synergies of Retail, Lab & Doctor to drive positive results.


• Supports store business plans to maximize sales & profit, leverages strengths & addresses opportunities for recovery.


• Partners with store manager to lead a team through strong knowledge & skills.


• Provides training & guidance to team members.


• Delivers clear & constructive feedback in a timely manner.


• Informs store manager of any situation that may require any development or disciplinary action of others.


• Supports recruiting, helps select high caliber team & creates talent pipeline.


• Follows guidelines to optimally staff store.


• Shows great pride in the store appearance & executes visual directives.


• Strives to maintain positive working relationship with doctors.


• Adheres to & ensures compliance of team to Company policies & procedures. Meets or exceed all goals.


• Anticipates problems before they occur; explores underlying reasons and root cause; strives for long-term solutions to problems.


• Performs & understands administrative duties.


• Maintains a safe working environment for all.


• Works a flexible schedule, including nights & weekends.


• Under current & valid state Opticianry license perform the following:
  
  
  
  • Provides expertise & product knowledge on lens choices based on the patient's vision needs & doctor prescription.
  
  
  • Adjusts &/or repairs eyewear.
  
  
  • Presents and dispenses eyewear & creates a lasting impression.
  
  
  • Performs accurate digital measurements.
  
  
  
  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent


• Current & valid state Opticianry license


• 1+ year(s) management/supervisory experience with direct reports


• Knowledge of retail operations, processes & policies


• Strong basic math skills


• Familiarity with POS, 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

Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.