LensCrafters - Assistant Manager

Company: EssilorLuxottica
Location: Clinton
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 794694
Store #: 005618 LensCrafters
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At LensCrafters, we're passionate about bringing people better sight. And it takes thousands of people from all backgrounds to do this.

By joining our team, you'll learn about the optical industry while developing the customer service and sales techniques needed to grow in your career.

LensCrafters is the largest optical retailer in North America with 1,000+ stores and as part of an eyewear industry leader, Luxottica, our higher standard of quality has made LensCrafters a leader in vision care for over 35 years.

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
        Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner). EssilorLuxottica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status. Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

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