Licensed Optician - Assistant Manager

National Vision, Inc.; Audubon, Northern (NJ, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Company Holidays

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. in Audubon, NJ is seeking an engaged Store Manager to lead the eyeglass department, coach associates, and ensure outstanding customer service in a busy retail environment.

The role requires maintaining licenses, supervising staff, meeting sales and quality goals, and aligning with company standards. Experience in optical sales and leadership is preferred; ABO/NCLE certification is a plus. Benefits include competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Maintain Optical license as required by the state.
• 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 for effective management of teams.
• Strong organizational skills for planning work and monitoring progress toward goals.
• Ability to analyze, create, and understand financial reports.
• ABO and NCLE Certified.

Responsibilities

• Drives profit, sales and performance goals according to National Vision standards.
• Oversees the eyeglass department for efficiency and compliance with policies.
• Provides outstanding customer service and ensures associates do the same.
• Ensures quality standards are met.
• Executes merchandising, pricing promotions and initiatives per Brand standards.
• Supervises Opticians and CL Sales associates; assists with day-to-day functions.
• Assists GM with staffing forecasts, recruiting and retaining staff.
• Leads and coaches associates toward sales and customer service goals.
• Mentors Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Financial analysis

Education

Optical license

ABO Certification

NCLE Certification

Job description

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

130 Black Horse Pike Suite D-4
Audubon, NJ 08106

Type:

Full-time

Job Responsibilities

What would you do? – The Specifics

• Drives, monitors, and achieves profit, sales and performance goals according to National Visionstandards. Monitors retail operating costs, budgets, and resources.
• Optimizes and oversees the eyeglass department to ensure efficiency and compliance with company's policies and operational guidelines. Identifies areas of opportunity and creates an action plan for improvement.
• Conveys a commitment to providing outstanding customer service and ensures all associates do the same.
• Ensures quality standards are met.
• Ensures effective merchandising and execution of marketing, pricing promotions, and initiatives according to Brand and Company standards.
• Supervises and motivates Opticians and CL Sales associates (in some stores the Receptionist) and ensures the timely completion of day-to-day functions.
• Assists the General Manager with forecasting staffing needs, recruiting, selecting and retaining a high caliber staff.
• Leads and coaches associates towards the attainment of sales and customer service goals.
• Mentor potential Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Preferred Qualifications

Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent

• Maintain Optical license as required by the state.
• 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.
• ABO and NCLE Certified

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.

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.

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