Assistant Manager - Optical

National Vision•St Peters, MO

About The Position

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is seeking an Assistant Manager - Optical to oversee the daily operations of the eyeglass department and help deliver a positive customer experience. The role includes managing personnel and inventory, supporting sales and profitability, maintaining operational standards, and ensuring associates provide outstanding customer service. The Assistant Manager also supports staffing, promotion execution, reporting, and the development and motivation of store associates. Duties and work practices may vary where state laws require specific licenses or credentials.

Requirements

Optical sales experience.
Ability to lead, coach, and build associate relationships.
Sound understanding of store operations and standards for success.
Strong oral and written communication skills for effective team management.
Exceptional 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.

Nice To Haves

Supervising experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor and achieve profit, sales, and performance goals, including reviewing the P&L.
Optimize and oversee the eyeglass department to support efficiency and compliance with company policies and operational guidelines.
Promote outstanding customer service and ensure associates provide it consistently.
Ensure quality standards are met; review remakes and enforce applicable policies.
Communicate with the General Manager, District Manager, and Corporate Office, and provide store reporting as required.
Ensure store promotions, advertising, and visual merchandising are in place and that associates and doctors know about current promotions.
Supervise and motivate Opticians and Contact Lens Sales associates, and in some stores the Receptionist; ensure timely completion of day-to-day functions.
Assist the General Manager with forecasting staffing needs, recruiting, selecting, and retaining staff.
Motivate associates to exceed performance standards.