(USA) Certified Optical Manager NL2 - Sam's at Walmart

Denton, Texas, United States

Walmart Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Certification in Optical field (implied by "Certified Optical Manager")
  • Knowledge of Company and legal policies, procedures, and regulations for Vision Center
  • Ability to analyze and interpret reports, implement asset protection and safety controls
  • Skills in budgeting, forecasting sales, assessing economic trends, and community needs
  • Experience in hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising associates
  • Ability to consult with and educate customers/members on eyewear, select products, obtain measurements, verify prescriptions, perform minor frame repairs, and maintain optical equipment
  • Commitment to upholding Open Door Policy, company mission, values, ethics, and integrity
  • Leadership qualities to build high-performing teams, embrace differences, promote belonging, work collaboratively, attract/retain talent, and act with integrity

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales in the Vision Center by ensuring effective merchandise presentation, accurate pricing, proper signing, in-stock/inventory levels, budgeting, forecasting, and assessing trends/community needs
  • Model, enforce, and provide direction on proper customer/member service approaches to resolve needs, complaints, and issues within company guidelines
  • Oversee implementation of and participate in community outreach programs; encourage associates to serve as good community members
  • Ensure compliance with company/legal policies by analyzing reports, monitoring asset protection/safety, overseeing reviews, developing action plans, and directing associates on confidentiality
  • Provide supervision and development for associates: hiring, training, mentoring, assigning duties, providing recognition, promoting belonging mindset
  • Ensure quality eyewear provision: consult/educate members/customers, select products, obtain measurements, verify prescriptions, maintain confidentiality, perform minor repairs, maintain equipment
  • Uphold Open Door Policy: meet with associates, listen to concerns, research issues, review policies, suggest resolutions
  • Coordinate/complete/oversee job-related activities: develop stakeholder relationships, support plans/initiatives, set/communicate goals, build accountability, measure progress, address improvements, promote learning
  • Build high-performing teams, embrace differences, create belonging culture, work collaboratively, attract/retain/develop talent, maintain integrity/ethics/compliance, support Walmart values and regenerative goals

Skills

Optical Management
Customer Service
Sales Forecasting
Inventory Management
Team Supervision
Eyewear Consultation
Prescription Verification
Asset Protection
Community Outreach
Safety Compliance

Walmart

Global retail chain offering affordable products

About Walmart

Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.

Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans

Risks

Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.

Differentiation

Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.

Upsides

Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.

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