Assistant Manager (Optical Retail)

Location: 1722 Apple Glen Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Company

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

What you will do

• Monitor profit, sales, performance goals, and financial reports.
• Oversee the eyeglass department, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with company standards.
• Supervise, coach, and motivate opticians, contact lens sales associates, and receptionists where applicable.
• Ensure outstanding customer service, quality standards, promotion execution, advertising, and visual merchandising.
• Coordinate with the General Manager, District Manager, and Corporate Office through regular store reporting.
• Support staffing forecasts, recruiting, selection, and retention of store associates.

Requirements

• Optical sales experience; supervising experience is preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, and build effective associate relationships.
• Understanding of store operations and performance standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze, create, and understand financial reports.
• Specific licenses or credentials may be required by state law for certain responsibilities.

Culture & Benefits

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