Assistant Manager
AEG Vision, Alexandria, MN, United States
Location
Alexandria, Minnesota, USA
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Description
Assistant Managers support the Practice Managers in overseeing all day‑to‑day store operations. They supervise all practice employees, ensuring AEG policies and procedures are followed, standards are enforced, and all patients’ needs are met. An Assistant Manager works on the sales floor and assists the Opticians with sales and troubleshooting and helps resolve customer service issues.
Responsibilities
Resolves customer service issues/complaints regarding products and/or services; issues refunds to patients; signs off on spectacle remakes.
Monitors patient flow (appointments and walk‑ins), ensuring on‑time practice performance.
Helps move patients through without disruptions, communicates with the Technicians regarding schedule, and checks in on patients in the lobby.
Monitors associates’ break times, ensuring everyone receives breaks as required by law and company policy.
Participates in interviewing and selection of new practice employees.
Participates in employee disciplinary actions if necessary.
Documents any employee relations issues, escalates to Practice Manager or HR as appropriate.
Resolves conflict between associates, escalates to Practice Manager or HR as appropriate.
Organizes and leads staff meetings with the Practice Manager.
Provides ongoing feedback to employees.
Facilitates training for new team members.
Demonstrates cost awareness and makes suggestions on improving store’s efficiency.
Monitors associates’ opening and closing duties, ensuring the store is clean, organized, and well‑stocked.
Participates in store inventory once a year or as necessary.
Other duties as assigned by the Practice Manager.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
ABO Certification preferred but not necessary.
Experience
Extensive optical experience required.
Experience with customer service and/or sales.
Management experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Computer literacy and data entry.
Ability to read and understand basic financial statements.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong conflict resolution skills.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, bend, kneel, and stand up to 8 hrs a day.
Benefits
401(k) with Match.
Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD.
Vision Service Plan.
Employee Vision Discount Program.
HSA/FSA.
PTO.
Paid Holidays.
Benefits applicable to full‑time employees only.
Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.
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Alexandria, Minnesota, USA
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Description
Assistant Managers support the Practice Managers in overseeing all day‑to‑day store operations. They supervise all practice employees, ensuring AEG policies and procedures are followed, standards are enforced, and all patients’ needs are met. An Assistant Manager works on the sales floor and assists the Opticians with sales and troubleshooting and helps resolve customer service issues.
Responsibilities
Resolves customer service issues/complaints regarding products and/or services; issues refunds to patients; signs off on spectacle remakes.
Monitors patient flow (appointments and walk‑ins), ensuring on‑time practice performance.
Helps move patients through without disruptions, communicates with the Technicians regarding schedule, and checks in on patients in the lobby.
Monitors associates’ break times, ensuring everyone receives breaks as required by law and company policy.
Participates in interviewing and selection of new practice employees.
Participates in employee disciplinary actions if necessary.
Documents any employee relations issues, escalates to Practice Manager or HR as appropriate.
Resolves conflict between associates, escalates to Practice Manager or HR as appropriate.
Organizes and leads staff meetings with the Practice Manager.
Provides ongoing feedback to employees.
Facilitates training for new team members.
Demonstrates cost awareness and makes suggestions on improving store’s efficiency.
Monitors associates’ opening and closing duties, ensuring the store is clean, organized, and well‑stocked.
Participates in store inventory once a year or as necessary.
Other duties as assigned by the Practice Manager.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent.
ABO Certification preferred but not necessary.
Experience
Extensive optical experience required.
Experience with customer service and/or sales.
Management experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Computer literacy and data entry.
Ability to read and understand basic financial statements.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Strong conflict resolution skills.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, bend, kneel, and stand up to 8 hrs a day.
Benefits
401(k) with Match.
Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD.
Vision Service Plan.
Employee Vision Discount Program.
HSA/FSA.
PTO.
Paid Holidays.
Benefits applicable to full‑time employees only.
Physical Demands
This position requires the ability to communicate and exchange information, utilize equipment necessary to perform the job, and move about the office.
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