Assistant Manager

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Assistant Manager acts as a leader in absence of, or in support of the Store Manager & behaves as a business owner within the marketplace & LensCrafters organization. Represents LensCrafters as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community & delivers key performance metrics.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers quality & improvement to meet or exceed all key performance indicators (KPIs):Comp Sales, % Sales to Plan; Conversion & Customer Count, Comp Growth; Increased Traffic; Store Operating Profitability; Continuity of Care, Exam Growth & Retention Goals; Net Promoter Score; Current year objectives

• Demonstrates understanding of retail business & the capability to transfer knowledge to superior sales & business results. Learns & understands the competition & market trends.
• Supports the store manager in diagnosing the business & leverages the synergies of Retail, Lab & Doctor to drive positive results.
• Supports store business plans to maximize sales & profit, leverages strengths & addresses opportunities for recovery.
• Partners with store manager to lead a team through strong knowledge & skills.
• Provides training & guidance to team members.
• Delivers clear & constructive feedback in a timely manner.
• Informs store manager of any situation that may require any development or disciplinary action of others.
• Supports recruiting, helps select high caliber team & creates talent pipeline.
• Follows guidelines to optimally staff store.
• Shows great pride in store appearance & executes visual directives.
• Strives to maintain positive working relationships with doctors.
• Adheres to & ensures compliance of team to Company policies & procedures; meets or exceeds all goals.
• Anticipates problems before they occur; explores underlying reasons and root cause; strives for long-term solutions to problems.
• Performs & understands administrative duties.
• Maintains a safe working environment for all.
• Works a flexible schedule, including nights & weekends.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent
• 1 year(s) management/supervisory experience with direct reports
• Knowledge of retail operations, processes & policies
• Strong basic math skills
• Familiarity with cash register, computers & calculators
• Must have a strong command of the English language for all written correspondence & oral communication
• Strong communicator & listener
• Demonstrated high-level of selling skills
• Proven ability to problem solve

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• College degree or equivalent
• Previous experience in leadership position within retail & customer service industry
• Knowledge of basic optics
• Knowledge of current store merchandise
• State licensure (if applicable) &/or ABO Certification in non-licensed states
• Brand Final Inspector Certification
• Brand Quality, Fitting & Adjusting Program

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience level:

• 1 year

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Racine, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location