Assistant Manager - Optical

Company Overview

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The brand continues to grow with over 1,000 stores, providing both eyewear and eye care in a single, affordable experience.

As Assistant Eyeglass Manager, you will oversee daily store operations, including personnel management and inventory control.

• Monitor and achieve profit, sales, and performance goals (review P&L).
• Optimize and oversee the eyeglass department to ensure efficiency and compliance with company policies and operational guidelines.
• Convey a commitment to providing outstanding customer service and ensure all associates do the same.
• Ensure quality standards are met, review remakes, and enforce policies for compliance.
• Communicate with the General Manager, District Manager, and Corporate Office and provide store reporting as required.
• Ensure store promotions, advertising, and visual merchandising are in place and all associates and doctors are aware of current promotions.
• Supervise and motivate Opticians and CL Sales associates (and Receptionists in some stores) and ensure timely completion of day‑to‑day functions.
• Assist the General Manager with forecasting staffing needs, recruiting, selecting, and retaining high‑caliber staff.
• Motivate associates to exceed performance standards.

• Optical sales experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and build associate relationships.
• Strong understanding of store operations and standards for success.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) for effective team management.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills for planning work and monitoring progress toward goals.
• Ability to analyze, create, and understand financial reports.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems of varied scope.

• Health & Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Flex Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Eyewear Discount
• Overtime pay when applicable

• 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.