Licensed Optician - Assistant Manager

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses; Garfield (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses is seeking a store leadership role to oversee optical operations and drive profits at an American Vision Location. You will supervise Opticians and sales staff, forecast staffing, recruit and retain talent, and coach teams toward sales and exceptional customer service.

The ideal candidate will hold an optical license, have ABO/NCLE certification, and bring proven leadership with strong communication and organizational skills.

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 communication skills for effective management of teams.
• Strong organizational skills for planning work and monitoring progress towards goals.
• ABO and NCLE Certified
• Ability to analyze, create, and understand financial reports.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems of varied scope.

Responsibilities

• 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 Optians as permitted by law.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Financial analysis

Tools

ABO/NCLE Certification

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.

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!

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.

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.


• 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

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 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.