Licensed Optician - Assistant Manager

Nationalvision1; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Job summary

National Vision is hiring a Store Manager in Florida to lead the optical department, drive profit, sales, and patient care while ensuring compliance with company policies.

You will supervise Opticians and CL Sales associates, forecast staffing, recruit, and coach the team to achieve service and sales goals; ABO/NCLE certification required.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health and dental, 401k, and paid time off, with opportunities for internal promotion.

Qualifications

• Maintain Optical license as required by the state.
• Optical sales experience; supervising experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and build associate relationships.
• Strong understanding of store operations and standards for success.
• Excellent communication skills and exceptional customer service.
• Ability to analyze financial reports and monitor progress toward goals.
• ABO/NCLE Certification.

Responsibilities

• Drive, monitor and achieve profit, sales and performance goals according to National Vision standards.
• Oversee eyeglass department efficiency and ensure policy compliance.
• Supervise Opticians and CL Sales associates and ensure day-to-day tasks are completed.
• Forecast staffing needs and assist General Manager with recruitment and retention.
• Lead and coach associates toward sales and customer service goals.
• Mentor Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Skills

Optical sales experience

Leadership

Coaching

Budgeting

Customer service

Education

ABO/NCLE Certification

Job description

What would you do? - The Specifics

Drives, monitors, and achieves profit, sales and performance goals according to National Vision standards. 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.

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.

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.

ABO and NCLE Certified

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 Discount
• Overtime 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.