Licensed Optician & Assistant Manager — Lead & Grow Eyewear

National Vision, Inc.; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Savings

Flex Spending Account

Generous Paid Time Off & Company_Holid

Employee Eyewear Discount

Overtime pay when applicable

Job summary

National Vision, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Eyeglass Manager to lead the eyeglass department and drive sales in a busy retail environment. You will supervise opticians and sales associates, forecast staffing needs, and ensure adherence to company policies with a focus on customer service and quality standards.

The role requires state-licensed optical credentials (ABO/NCLE preferred) and proven leadership, communication, and analytical skills to optimize operations and profitability.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

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’s policies and operational guidelines.
• 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 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Leadership/coach staff

Financial analysis

Education

ABO and NCLE Certified

Job description

National Vision, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Eyeglass Manager to lead the eyeglass department and drive sales in a busy retail environment. You will supervise opticians and sales associates, forecast staffing needs, and ensure adherence to company policies with a focus on customer service and quality standards.

The role requires state-licensed optical credentials (ABO/NCLE preferred) and proven leadership, communication, and analytical skills to optimize operations and profitability.