Assistant Manager - Optical

National Vision • Houma, LA

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About The Position

The Assistant Manager - Optical oversees daily store operations, including personnel management and inventory control, to provide customers with a positive experience and support associate satisfaction. The role helps manage the eyeglass department, achieve business goals, ensure compliance with company policies and operational guidelines, and support the General Manager with staffing and store performance. America’s Best stores are closed every Sunday. Job duties and work practices may vary in some locations to comply with state licensing or credential requirements.

Requirements

• Optical sales experience.
• Proven 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Employee eyewear discount.
• Overtime pay when applicable.
• Training programs.
• Access to educational courses.
• Professional growth, career fulfillment, and internal promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed