Licensed Optician-Thunder Bay, ON-Pearle Vision

Pearle Vision; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pearle Vision is seeking a Licensed Optician to join our neighborhood store team. You will delight customers by delivering accurate eyewear fittings, frame selection guidance, and precise lens measurements while upholding the Pearle Vision service standard.

In this full-time role, you will build relationships with associates and doctors, drive sales, and support merchandising, ensuring an exceptional in-store experience across the retail eyecare spectrum.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• State licensure or certification as an optician by a recognized association.
• Retail or customer service experience.
• Ability to sell through effective sales skills and meet sales targets.
• Clear and enthusiastic communication to meet/exceed customer and colleague expectations.
• Merchandising and attention to detail in-store.

Responsibilities

• Develop professional relationships with Associates and Doctors.
• Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fit lenses/frames and measure accurately.
• Conduct measurements and use tools for bridge, eyesize, etc.
• Ensure store merchandising adheres to Planogram and company standards.
• Support marketing programs and promotions and drive sales opportunities.

Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

State licensure or certification as an

Retail or customer service experience

Sales skills and accountability for销售

Clear communication with customers

Merchandising and attention to detail

Prioritization and adaptability

Strategic problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in retail operations

Tools

Personal computers

Job description

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from getting the eye care they need. Consider working for a Pearle Vision right in your community. We look for employees who are creative, energetic, and people focused looking for exciting opportunities in eye care or retail.

Requisition ID: 942607

Store # 005846 Pearle Vision

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from getting the eye care they need. Consider working for a Pearle Vision right in your community. We look for employees who are creative, energetic, and people focused looking for exciting opportunities in eye care or retail.

Pearle Vision is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Licensed Optician attracts and retains customers by delivering an exceptional customer experience, fosters customer retention, and promotes outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops professional business relationships with other Associates and Doctors.
• Fills ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames, to include but not limited to the following:
  • Utilizing optical prescription, evaluates prescription in conjunction with customer's visual requirements;
  • Asking lifestyle questions to determine customer’s vision needs;
  • Recommending specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit customer needs;
  • Assisting customers in the selection of frames and coordinating frames with optical measurements and prescription;
  • Conducting measurements of bridge and eyesize, temple length, vertex distance, pupilary distance and optical centers using appropriate tools;
  • Troubleshooting vision issues confidently and bringing to resolution for customer satisfaction;
  • Aiding in training of new associates to help them understand frame and lens selection.
• Assists with ensuring each store is effectively merchandised and presented according to Planogram and other Company standards.
• Ensures high quality through accurate measurements, correct pricing, POS entry, and realistic delivery time quotes.
• Maximizes Managed Vision Care relationships and sales opportunities.
• Assists with the timely implementation of approved Marketing programs by the execution of marketing programs and initiatives, and company standards for signage and promotions.

Basic (required) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• State licensure or certification by a nationally-recognized opticianary association as an optician
• Experience and results with a retail or customer service establishment
• Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results
• Ability to present and implement decisive and creative solutions to issues/opportunities to grow the business
• Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations as well as foster positive and results-oriented associate, doctor and host relationships
• Success in store merchandising and attention to detail
• Ability to manage priorities through adaptability, willingness to take calculated risks, and follow-up.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in retail operations
• 3+ years of experience
• Experience with personal computers

Pay Range: 25.10 - 34.98

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail]

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.