Licensed Optician - Assistant Manager

• Drives, monitors, and achieves profit, sales and performance goals according to National Vision standards
• Monitors retail operating costs, budgets, and resources
• Optimizes and oversees the eyeglass department to ensure efficiency and compliance with company’s policies and operational guidelines
• Identifies areas of opportunity and creates an action plan for improvement
• Conveys a commitment to providing outstanding customer service and ensures all associates do the same
• Ensures quality standards are met
• Ensures effective merchandising and execution of marketing, pricing promotions, and initiatives according to Brand and Company standards
• Supervises and motivates Opticians and CL Sales associates (in some stores the Receptionist) and ensures the timely completion of day-to-day functions
• Assists the General Manager with forecasting staffing needs, recruiting, selecting and retaining a high caliber staff
• Leads and coaches associates towards the attainment of sales and customer service goals
• Mentor potential Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish
• Maintain Optical license as required by the state
• Optical sales experience
• Supervising experience is preferred
• Proven ability to lead, coach and build associate relationships
• Sound understanding of store operations and standards for success
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written) for effective management of teams
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills for planning work and continuously monitoring progress towards goals
• Ability to analyze, create, and understand financial reports
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems of varied scope
• ABO and NCLE Certified

Supervising experience is preferred

• Bonus potential for every position in the store
• Health and dental insurance
• 401k retirement savings with company match
• Flex spending account
• Paid personal time off
• Paid company holidays
• Parental leave
• Employee eyewear discount
• Overtime pay when applicable
• Training programs
• Access to educational courses
• Promotions from within