Vision Center Leader: Drive Sales & Service Excellence

Walmart; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Walmart Vision Center in Columbia, SC is hiring to lead the optical department, focusing on merchandising, pricing accuracy, inventory oversight and community engagement. The role supervises eyewear measurements, fittings, and contact lens education under optometric supervision, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient safety.

You will develop staff, manage QA processes, and coordinate with labs and optometrists. A strong customer service focus and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Option 1: Completion of 2 or more years of college.
• Option 2: 1 year’s retail experience and 1 year’s supervisory experience.
• Option 3: 2 years’ general work experience, including 1 year’s optical experience and high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Leads department sales growth through effective merchandising, pricing accuracy, inventory oversight, and seasonal execution.
• Forecasts sales trends and aligns product assortments with customer needs, community demographics, and local economic patterns.
• Monitors competitive pricing and adjusts strategies to strengthen market relevance and achieve financial targets.
• Oversees precise eyewear measurements, fittings, adjustments, and contact lens education under applicable optometric supervision.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation; manages quality assurance and equipment upkeep.
• Leads, coaches, and develops the optical team through hiring, training, performance management, and recognition.

Job description

Walmart Vision Center in Columbia, SC is hiring to lead the optical department, focusing on merchandising, pricing accuracy, inventory oversight and community engagement. The role supervises eyewear measurements, fittings, and contact lens education under optometric supervision, while ensuring HIPAA compliance and patient safety.

You will develop staff, manage QA processes, and coordinate with labs and optometrists. A strong customer service focus and teamwork are essential.