SVS Vision - Office Manager - Sandusky, OH

POSITION SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

LEADERSHIP

• Hire, develop and train associates
• Manage associate performance in line with HR and union policies
• Identify key-carriers and schedule appropriately
• Partner with Optometrist to ensure team and doctor are working together
• Ensure store is compliant with all company HR policies and practices as well as federal and state laws and regulations
• Ensure store team follows relevant operational processes
• Communicate effectively with team to ensure knowledge of company initiatives, processes and key associate information

DRIVE BUSINESS

• Lead team to execute merchandise, operational and customer service strategies to deliver planned sales, gross margin and financial results
• Model service, patient care and selling techniques to maximize customer satisfaction and achieve business objectives
• Act with urgency to complete tasks and respond to patients and customers
• Drive optical initiatives through team by planning and scheduling, and following up appropriately
• Identify opportunities to grow business
• Develop business plans and follow up on actions to drive profitable sales

CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PATIENT CARE

• Provide and continuously model excellent customer service in all customer interactions
• Provide appropriate direction and feedback to the team related to customer service, including resolution of customer issues
• Dispense eyewear according to professional standards
• Perform key-carrier tasks including opening/closing the store, cash office, committing payroll and responding to alarm calls

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• ABO/SVS Certification required within 12 months of hire/promotion
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 3 years of leadership experience or equivalent management experience with strong customer service focus (preferably in an optical or retail setting)
• Optician experience desired
• Proven ability to lead, coach and build relationships in a professional environment
• Able to direct and motivate a diverse associate network
• Able to analyze and solve issues of varied scope: able to act decisively to implement solutions
• Solid organizational and planning skills
• Able to continuously monitor progress in relation to goal attainment
• Able to analyze financial data, recognize opportunities for improvement and formulate plans to address
• Able to multi-task and remain flexible in an ever-changing environment
• Demonstrate commitment to provide great customer service
• Solid computer knowledge to include Microsoft Office Suite of programs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication
• Ability to read and write at a high school graduate level
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to operate various office equipment (e.g., personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.)
• Ability to lift 10 to 20 pounds
• Ability to see (Near, Distance, Color, and Depth Perception)
• Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand/arm steadiness
• Ability to grip and hold items
• Good eye and hand coordination
• Demonstrate physical agility (bending, twisting, reaching and pulling)
• Ability to operate a cash register, various optical equipment and tools
• Ability to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines
• Ability to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development