Licensed Optician - Assistant Manager. Job in Mentor LilyLifestyle Jobs

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America's Best brand continues to grow with over 1,000 stores and counting. Each location combines both parts of the optical equation – eyewear and eye care – into one excellent experience at a single low price. At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. As an Assistant Eyeglass Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of our stores, including personnel management and inventory control, ensuring a positive customer experience and a happy associate team. What you will do Drive, monitor, and achieve profit, sales and performance goals according to National Vision standards, and monitor retail operating costs, budgets, and resources. Optimize and oversee the eyeglass department to ensure efficiency and compliance with company policies and operational guidelines, identifying areas of opportunity and creating action plans for improvement. Convey a commitment to providing outstanding customer service and ensure all associates do the same. Ensure quality standards are met. Ensure effective merchandising and execution of marketing, pricing promotions, and initiatives according to Brand and Company standards. Supervise and motivate Opticians and CL Sales associates (and sometimes the Receptionist) and ensure the timely completion of day-to-day functions. Assist the General Manager with forecasting staffing needs, recruiting, selecting and retaining a high‑caliber staff. Lead and coach associates toward the attainment of sales and customer service goals. Mentor potential apprentice opticians as permitted by law. Who you are Maintain an optical license as required by the state. Have optical sales experience, with supervising experience 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 toward goals. Ability to analyze, create, and understand financial reports. Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems of varied scope. ABO and NCLE Certified. Benefits Health & Dental Insurance 401k Retirement Savings Flex Spending Account Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays Parental Leave Employee Eyewear Discount Overtime pay when applicable Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment Training programs available Access to educational courses Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr