Licensed Optician-Clearly by ForEyes-Edmonton, AB

For Eyes; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

For Eyes, a leading optical retailer, seeks a Licensed Optician to deliver expert eye care and affordable eyewear while upholding the brand's values. You will greet customers, perform precise measurements, and ensure prescription accuracy to create a perfect fit.

In this role, you will lead with optical knowledge, train associates, and strive to exceed customer expectations. The position emphasizes service, quality eyewear, and a welcoming store environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Provincial Licensure.
• Optical dispensing experience.
• Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener & team builder.
• Knowledge of current store merchandise.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Awareness of current fashion trends.
• Selling skills – ability to use & carry an iPAD/tablet.
• Familiarity with POS, computers & calculators.
• Embrace new technology & change.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assess their needs and expectations.
• Custom fit glasses and place prescriptions in lenses.
• Lead with optical knowledge and support associates.
• Take and record measurements; ensure eyewear meets standards.
• Attract new customers.
• Ask open-ended questions to assess needs.
• Assist coworkers with complex product needs.
• Sell using tools, adhering to brand commitments.
• Maintain store appearance and protect assets.

Skills

Customer service

Selling skills

POS familiarity

Math skills

Fashion trend awareness

Education

High School graduate

Provincial Licensure

Optical dispensing experience

Tools

iPad/tablet

POS systems

Calculators

Job description

At For Eyes, we are an optical retailer that offers high-quality brands and products with great pricing. We are as unique as our customers and patients. Our diverse team consists of more than 500 dedicated associates across 105 stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. Our highly qualified associates are passionate about customer satisfaction. We proudly offer every For Eyes customer a perfect blend of expert eye care and affordable eyewear.

General Function

The Licensed Optician delivers the brand value proposition & helps establish Clearly as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community. Creates exceptional value in the lives of customers by delivering legendary customer service & perfectly crafted high quality eyewear which exceeds our customers’ expectations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Greets all customers with a warm welcome right away, exchanges names, & ensures they know what to expect. Shows urgency in providing service to customers & satisfying their needs.
• Custom fits glasses & precisely places prescription in lenses.
• Acts as a leader in optical acumen that provides a voice for associates.
• Takes & records measurements, adjusts or fits eyewear correctly, thorough & exact in details; ensures finished eyewear meets standards & customer requirements.
• Attracts new customers.
• Explores the needs & priorities of customers by asking open ended questions.
• Is attentive to details, asks follow up questions for clarity, reads verbal/non-verbal cues; reviews prescriptions & identifies special needs, consults with Optician as needed.
• Assists co-workers with difficult or complex areas of product needs & prescriptions.
• Utilizes store tools & adheres to Brand Store Commitments.
• Performs work accurately & thoroughly utilizing all technology despite time pressure & customer volume. Demonstrates superior product knowledge; takes the initiative to accurately describe the features & benefits of various lenses & frames using appropriate tools. Reinforces customers’ final selection.
• Anticipates problems; explores underlying reasons for customer issues; strives to develop long-term solutions to problems & ensures customers are satisfied & expectations are exceeded. Acts quickly for resolution. Partners with management as necessary.
• Possesses the ability to multi-task, prioritize & manage time with competing priorities.
• Commits to delivery date & time, seeks feedback & asks for referrals.
• Strives to achieve exceptional results on Brand KPIs & competencies.
• Presents, celebrates & educates at pick up.
• Takes pride in store appearance, shows initiative to keep store clean, attractive & organized. Secures & protects company assets in your control.
• Informs management of safety opportunities; demonstrates safe work practices.
• Possesses a “can do” spirit & strong drive for results; self-motivated with a desire for continual learning & improvement.
• Adheres to company policies & procedure, including but not limited to discounting, promotions & inventory management.
• Sells on your feet 80%-100% of the time.
• Additional duties may be assigned as needed (i.e. customer calls, dispensing eyewear, etc.).
• Maintains proper dress code, including name tag & associate tablet.

Basic Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Provincial/State Licensure
• Optical dispensing experience
• Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener & team builder
• Knowledge of current store merchandise
• Strong basic math skills
• Awareness of current fashion trends
• Selling skills – ability to use & carry an iPAD/tablet
• Familiarity with POS, computers & calculators
• Embrace new technology & change

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous customer service & retail experience

Pay Range & Benefits

Pay Range: 38.31
Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.