Licensed Assistant Manager -Clearly ForEyes

Licensed Assistant Manager-Mississauga, ON-Clearly by For Eyes

We are an optical retailer offering high‑quality brands and products with competitive pricing. Our team of over 500 dedicated associates supports customers across 105 stores in the United States and Puerto Rico.

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

• Deliver quality and improvement to meet or exceed all key performance indicators (KPIs) including: sales, conversion, traffic, profitability, continuity of care, exam growth & retention, and net promoter score.
• Demonstrate understanding of retail business and apply knowledge to achieve superior sales and business results.
• Support the store manager in diagnosing business issues and leverage the synergies of Retail, Lab & Doctor to drive positive results.
• Assist in developing store business plans to maximize sales and profit, addressing opportunities for recovery.
• Lead a team with strong knowledge and skills, providing training, guidance, and timely feedback.
• Maintain staff development and disciplinary processes as needed.
• Recruit and select high‑caliber team members, creating a talent pipeline.
• Optimize staffing guidelines and uphold visual merchandising standards.
• Maintain positive working relationships with doctors and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Anticipate problems, explore root causes, and develop long‑term solutions.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all and work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Under a current & valid state Opticianry license, perform:
  • Provide expertise and product knowledge on lens choices based on patient vision needs and doctor prescriptions.
  • Adjust or repair eyewear.
  • Present and dispense eyewear, creating a lasting impression.
  • Perform accurate digital measurements.

• 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.
• Strong command of the English language for all written correspondence & oral communication.
• Demonstrated high-level selling skills.
• Proven ability to problem solve.

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

Pay Range: 56,115.

Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.

Native Americans in the U.S. receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.