Licensed Optical Manager Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Jersey City, NJ

106d • $30 - $38

About The Position

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where all team members can learn, grow and be their authentic selves. Together, we're committed to providing outstanding service and convenience to our members, helping them save on the products and services they need for their families and homes. Responsible for performing all the duties required of an optician, in addition to managerial duties. This position is responsible for managing, teaching, and coaching the optical team members, interacting with Members, confirming appointments, and department upkeep. The Optical Manager serves as the liaison between our members and the lab to ensure that orders are processed timely.

Requirements

• Must be licensed to work as an optician within the State and keep license up to date and active.
• Knowledge of optical products and business practices preferred.
• High school diploma, college degree, and/or big box wholesale, retail, optical, and/or management experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including managing/supervising cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills, customer service skills, organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Open shift availability required.
• At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit strategic thinking and sound decision-making through knowledge and utilization of business data.
• Lead through change and model leadership competencies.
• Communicate effectively and provide the information teams require to be successful.
• Build high performing teams by creating a culture of collaboration.
• Teach, coach and lead through the club level training process.
• Guarantee service excellence through all points of contact.
• Manage Optical department team members and ensure all team members engage with Members.
• Strive to deliver sales and metric goals by educating patients on the benefits of available products.
• Communicate and follow up with Club Manager and Regional Optical Manager regarding department performance.
• Ensure workstation/Optical department is always maintained and clean.

Benefits

• BJ's pays weekly
• Eligible for free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental membership(s)
• Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles including Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty
• Benefit plans for changing needs including three medical plans, Health Savings Account (HSA), two dental plans, vision plan, flexible spending
• 401(k) plan with company match (must be at least 18 years old)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED