Licensed Optician & Assistant Manager — Lead & Elevate Eyewear

National Vision, Inc.; Millville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. in Millville, NJ seeks an Assistant Eyeglass Manager to oversee daily store operations, supervise opticians and sales associates, and assist the General Manager with staffing forecasts and hiring decisions.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, coaching, customer service excellence, adherence to policies, and merchandising accuracy to drive sales and maintain a high-performing team environment.

Qualifications

• Maintain Optical license as required by the state.
• Optical sales experience; supervising experience 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 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.
• Optimizes and oversees the eyeglass department to ensure efficiency and compliance with company policies and guidelines.
• Conveys a commitment to providing outstanding customer service and ensures all associates do the same.
• Ensures quality standards are met.
• Oversees merchandising, pricing promotions, and initiatives according to Brand and Company standards.
• Supervises and motivates Opticians and CL Sales associates and ensures 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 attainment of sales and customer service goals.
• Mentor potential Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Customer service

Financial reporting

Education

ABO/NCLE Certification

Job description

National Vision, Inc. in Millville, NJ seeks an Assistant Eyeglass Manager to oversee daily store operations, supervise opticians and sales associates, and assist the General Manager with staffing forecasts and hiring decisions.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, coaching, customer service excellence, adherence to policies, and merchandising accuracy to drive sales and maintain a high-performing team environment.