Licensed Optician Assistant Manager

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the optical retail industry is seeking a Licensed Optician in Port Saint Lucie, FL. This role involves overseeing the eyeglass department while ensuring efficiency and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a valid optical license, and a commitment to customer service. This position also offers competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

401k retirement savings with company match

Paid personal time off

Paid company holidays

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

Qualifications

• Must maintain Optical license per state regulations.
• Optical sales experience required; supervising experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and coach associates is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive profit, sales, and performance goals as per standards.
• Oversee eyeglass department and ensure operational compliance.
• Mentor potential Apprentice Opticians as permitted.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Optical license

ABO and NCLE Certified

Job description

• 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 : 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

Taking care of our people

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates – including bonus potential for every position in the store! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount and much, much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses and pride ourselves on the ever-increasing amount of promotions from within.

Please see our website www.nationalvision.com to learn more.

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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Licensed Optician • Port St Lucie, FL, United States