Assistant Manager - Optical

Assistant Manager - Optical at National Vision

Full Time
Immediate Start

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 more than 1,000 stores, combining 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.

• Monitor and achieve profit, sales and performance goals (e.g., reviewing the 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 and review remakes to enforce policies.
• 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 (or the receptionist, in some stores) 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.
• Motivate associates to exceed performance standards.

• Optical sales experience.
• Preferred supervising experience.
• 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 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.

• Competitive compensation with bonus potential for every position.
• Health and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Flexible spending account.
• Paid personal time off and company holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Employee eyewear discount.
• Opportunities for professional growth and long‑term career fulfillment.
• Training programs and access to educational courses.
• High rate of internal promotions.

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.