Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

Since 1974, SVS Vision has helped our customers lead better lives through better vision. As a Michigan-based company with over 80+ offices in 9 states, we have grown to be one of the largest optical companies in the Midwest with the help of our devoted employees. We are a family-oriented company that takes pride in recognizing and rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication. We trust our company philosophy makes for an exciting and fun work environment where our employees can thrive while providing the best customer service possible. Our pledge to our employees has never wavered, as seen in our remarkable longevity with the opportunities for growth within the company, above-market salaries, and exceptional benefits.

Additionally, SVS offers an employee referral bonus where you are awarded substantial additional earnings for qualified employee referrals. Managers and Assistant Managers also enjoy flexible schedules and the ability to manage their stores like a business using the SVS Vision procedures.

Job Summary:

SVS Vision Assistant Managers will be responsible for "hosting the party" on the sales floor while managing, training, and coaching staff members. Additionally, Assistant Managers will oversee customer service topics including but not limited to sales, being present on the sales floor, troubleshooting problematic lenses or frames, styling patients, and specific administrative duties. Assistant managers work in a team of eye care professionals including optometrists. Their priority is to ensure quality service to the customers receiving eye examinations or picking out corrective lenses. Assistant managers need to have a thorough understanding of the different types of optical aids available, and their duties usually include:

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide a unique and excellent customer service experience for each patient
• General optician and receptionist duties
• Meet and exceed stores sales goals
• Assigning KPI's to staff
• Answering phones to assist patients
• Scheduling appointments/managing the appointment book
• Coaching, training, and developing employees
• Day-to-day store operations
• Weekly and monthly reporting
• Managing employee payroll hours
• Enforcement of corporate policies and procedures
• Ability to participate in an active and busy environment

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Professional communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Adaptable to change
• Teamwork oriented
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to learn optical knowledge
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Leadership/team-building skills
• Organizational skills
• Knowledge of store merchandise and trends

Benefits and Perks:

• Energetic environment
• Flexible schedule
• Paid vacation
• Paid mileage
• Paid holidays from date of hire
• Monthly Sales bonus
• 401K plans
• Affordable medical and dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Company sponsored discounts on many useful items and services
• Professional training
• Licensed and CE reimbursement (licensed states only)
• Yearly performance reviews
• Rewards and recognition for outstanding performance
• Opportunity for growth and promotions within the company