Retail Associate | OPSM Bowral, NSW

OPSM; Bowral; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Product allowance

Staff discounts

Volunteer leave

Career progression

Online training

Job summary

OPSM Bowral is seeking a Casual Retail Associate to join our team. No optical experience needed as world-class training is provided. You’ll help customers discover styling options from luxury brands and cutting-edge eyewear, while supporting store targets and a dynamic team environment.

This is a great entry into a leading eye care retailer within EssilorLuxottica. Join a brand recognised as Retail Employer of the Year 2025 with extensive career opportunities and a focus on customer experience,

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service.
• Strong communication and people-skills.
• Motivated with a drive to achieve targets.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide an exceptional experience.
• Process specialised orders for customers.
• Drive sales by sharing knowledge on luxury products.
• Support a positive, fun team culture.

Skills

Retail experience

Excellent communication

Customer service

Tech-savvy

Tools

POS system

Job description

Widen Your Horizons. Join the Next Chapter of Your Career
At EssilorLuxottica, we are committed to empowering our people to grow and succeed. This is your opportunity to take your career to the next level, embrace new challenges, and continue making a difference.
We work for a brighter future, thinking today about the world of tomorrow.
Don’t miss the chance to shape your #FutureInSight with us!
See yourself at OPSM - become part of our family and help us make a real change in people's lives!
We are currently looking for a Casual Retail Associate to join our Bowral team. No optical experience is required – we provide world class training to ensure you feel supported and confident providing our customers with an exceptional experience.
At OPSM, we are passionate about opening eyes to the unseen. As a leading eye care and eyewear retailer, we have been looking after the eyes of Australians and New Zealanders for over 80 years.
Join us in guiding our customers through the exciting process of styling and personalising high-fashion frames, working with luxury brands such as CHANEL, Ray-Ban, PRADA, Gucci, Tiffany & Co, and more – including cutting-edge wearable technology such as Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta smart eyewear and Nuance Audio glasses. You will also be joining Australia’s Retail Employer of the Year 2025 recognising the best of our industry and a testament to our incredible culture and development opportunities.
Why us?

• Generous yearly $1,500 product allowance ($600 for casuals) and Family & Friends discounts of up to 50% off to splurge across all our brands – OPSM, Sunglass Hut, Oakley, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank
• Up to 50% off Oakley eyewear and apparel throughout the year.
• Hands-on exposure to innovative smart eyewear technology, including Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta, and Nuance Audio glasses
• Local and global volunteering opportunities through our charity partner OneSight, including OneSight volunteer leave and the ability to become a global ambassador.
• Clear career pathways for your role, with national and global progression opportunities
• A world of personal and professional learning through Leonardo, our online platform, with opportunity for Retail certifications to strengthen your knowledge and capability.

Your Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting customers and providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Processing specialised orders for our customers
• Driving sales through providing customers with informative knowledge on our luxury and cutting-edge products
• Contributing to a positive and fun team culture

About You

• Previous retail, sales or customer service experience
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Motivated with a drive to achieve targets.
• Thrives in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for technology, innovation and learning

*Please note, due to the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your interest in OPSM*
Who We AreWe are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand, we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank. Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more.
As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.
We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.
We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.
We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitmentWe are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.