Licensed Optician Assistant Manager Bilingual

America's Best; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Flex Spending Account

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

Overtime pay

Job summary

National Vision is seeking a Store Manager to lead the eyeglass department in a fast-paced retail environment. You will drive profit, monitor budgets, and ensure exceptional customer service while maintaining brand standards across merchandising, pricing, and promotions.

The role requires strong leadership, experience in optical sales, and a license as required by state law. You will mentor staff, forecast staffing needs, and contribute to strategic growth within the store.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• 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.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills for planning work and monitoring progress toward goals.
• Ability to analyze, create, and understand financial reports.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems of varied scope.
• ABO and NCLE Certified

Responsibilities

• Drives, monitors, and achieves 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.
• Manages merchandising, pricing promotions, and brand initiatives.
• Supervises and motivates Opticians and CL Sales associates and ensures day-to-day functions are completed.
• Assists General Manager with forecasting staffing needs, recruiting, and retention of staff.
• Leads and coaches associates toward sales and customer service goals.
• Mentors Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Optical sales experience

Leadership / Supervising

Communication skills

Operational knowledge

ABO NCLE Certified

Job description

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:

Qualifications

Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• 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.

Compensation:

$20-$20