Assistant Manager (Optical)

Location: 5580 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29207, USA

Company

hirify.global operates America's Best, a large optical retail brand combining eyewear and eye care services across more than 1,000 stores.

What you will do

• Monitor profit, sales, performance goals, and store financial reports.
• Oversee eyeglass department operations, efficiency, compliance, quality standards, and remakes.
• Lead, coach, motivate, and supervise Opticians, contact lens sales associates, and receptionists where applicable.
• Maintain outstanding customer service and ensure associates follow service standards.
• Coordinate promotions, advertising, visual merchandising, store reporting, and communication with management.
• Support staffing forecasts, recruiting, selection, and retention of store associates.

Requirements

• Optical sales experience; supervisory experience is preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, and build effective associate relationships.
• Understanding of store operations and performance standards.
• Strong oral and written communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to analyze financial reports and solve problems of varied scope.
• Some duties may require specific licenses or credentials under applicable state laws.

Culture & Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings and flexible spending account.
• Paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, and applicable overtime pay.
• Employee eyewear discount.
• Training programs, educational courses, and opportunities for internal promotion and career advancement.