Optical Manager L1 - Sam's

Position Summary Sam’s Club #6636 3465 Berlin Turn Pike, Newington, CT 06111-5106. R-2530504, $37.50 - $47.50/hr (Full time) What You’ll Do Drive sales in the Vision Center by ensuring effective merchandise presentation, accurate and competitive pricing, proper signing, and maintaining inventory levels. Budget and forecast sales and assess economic trends and community needs. Model, enforce, and provide direction and guidance to Associates on proper customer service approaches and techniques. Oversee the implementation of and participate in community outreach programs and encourage Associates to serve as good members of the community. Ensure compliance with Company and legal policies, procedures, and regulations by analyzing and interpreting reports, implementing and monitoring asset protection and safety controls, and overseeing safety, operational, and quality assurance reviews. Develop and implement action plans to improve performance and provide direction on executing Company programs and strategic initiatives. Supervise and develop Associates by hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, and promoting a belonging mindset. Provide quality eyewear services by consulting with and educating Members/Customers, selecting products, obtaining measurements, verifying prescriptions, maintaining confidential information, performing minor frame repair, and maintaining optical equipment. Uphold the Company’s Open Door Policy by meeting with Associates, listening to concerns, researching issues, reviewing Company policies and procedures, and suggesting resolutions. Coordinate and oversee job-related activities and assignments by developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, supporting plans and initiatives to meet customer and business needs, identifying and communicating goals, and measuring progress. Minimum Qualifications Completion of 2 or more years of college or 1 year’s retail experience and 1 year’s supervisory experience or 2 years’ general work experience including 1 year’s optical experience. High school diploma or equivalent. Current eligibility to work as an optician or apprentice optician under applicable state laws, regulations, and/or rules. Preferred Qualifications Supervising Associates. Primary Location 3465 Berlin Turn Pike, Newington, CT 06111-5106, United States of America. Benefits Health benefits: medical, vision, and dental coverage. Financial benefits: 401(k), stock purchase, company-paid life insurance. Paid time off: PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting; PTO and/or PPTO can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. Other benefits: short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, military leave pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U: company-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates, covering tuition, books, and fees. Drug-Free Workplace Walmart and its subsidiaries maintain a drug-free workplace and have a no-tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. About Sam’s Club As a Sam’s Club associate, you’re eligible for a complimentary Sam’s Club Membership, access to exclusive pricing and savings events, and a 10% discount on fresh fruits and veggies. Sam’s Club invests in training, leadership programs, and clear paths for advancement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart