Assistant Manager Position
General Function : The major responsibility of the Assistant Manager is to drive profitable sales growth through the delivery of outstanding patient experience. Assist in leading the team in a positive and productive environment, modeling exemplary patient care. Develop and maintain outstanding associate and doctor satisfaction and retention.
Major Duties & Responsibilities :
- Drive profitable store sales by fostering a patient focused retail culture.
- Attainment of plan sales goal and comp store sales growth.
- Positive comp store contribution (year-on-year improvement).
- Effectively train and develop associates to consistently provide a patient care focused experience.
- Assist in developing team of administratively skilled associates that provide support on daily operational tasks.
- Assist in developing strong professional relationships with doctors.
- Implementation of initiatives to increase number or exams and conversion of exams to sales.
- Participate in business planning and business updates.
- Ensuring positive patient satisfaction, as measured by patient retention and survey responses.
- Ensure each store is effectively merchandised and presented according to standards as measured by :
- Execution of planogram
- Execution of visual appearance inside and outside of store (i.e., signage)
- Maintenance of overall standards (i.e. cleanliness, housekeeping)
- Associates exhibit professional presentation (i.e., attire) in accordance with company standards
- Ensure high quality through customer follow-up, accurate measurements, correct pricing, POS entry, and realistic service delivery time quote as measured by :
- Ready when promised
- Remake and return percent as compared to company average
- Calls to customers to follow-up on purchases
- Maximize managed vision care relationships and sales opportunities.
- Execution of operational procedures :
- Safety (security system, safety information posted, fire extinguishers, door locks)
- Maintenance as measured by proper housekeeping, carpet, store front windows, proper lighting, and store safety (safety information posted, fire extinguishers and door locks)
Knowledge & Skills :
1 year of optical experienceProven track record of sales growth through sales skills and accountability for sales results.Ability to train (through practice and role-play), coach, and develop excellent patient focused, and sales and results-oriented associates.Demonstrated ability to deliver an outstanding experience during direct interaction with patients.Ability to recruit and select associates and doctors.Proven experience and results with a retail or customer service establishment.Ability to present and implement decisive and creative solutions to opportunities to grow the business.Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet / exceed patient expectations.Foster positive and results-oriented associate and doctor relationships.Success in store merchandising and attention to detail.Ability to manage priorities through adaptability and flexibility.Willingness to take calculated risks.Attention to detail and follow-up.Abilities to multi-task and delegate to maximize patient interaction.Computer experience preferred.Education : Bachelor's degree or comparable experience in retail operations.