Assistant Manager

National Vision•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

America’s Best, part of National Vision, is a growing optical retailer that combines eyewear and eye care in one location. The Assistant Manager oversees daily store operations, including personnel management and inventory control, and helps deliver a positive customer experience while supporting associates. This role oversees the eyeglass department, works toward store performance goals, and supports the General Manager with staffing and team leadership. Stores are closed on Sundays. Duties and work practices may vary where state laws require certain responsibilities to be performed by individuals with 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 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 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.