Licensed Team Lead-Stoney Creek, ON-LensCrafters

LensCrafters; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Bonus/commission plan

Job summary

LensCrafters in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a Licensed Team Lead to deliver exceptional customer service and manage core optical and lab processes. The role includes guiding patients through lens choices, providing expert product knowledge, and ensuring quality eyewear.

This full-time position requires a state Opticianry license, strong optical and retail experience, and leadership capabilities. Competitive pay and total rewards programs are offered with benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Current and valid state Opticianry license.
• Strong optical and retail experience.
• Knowledge of current optical theory and merchandise.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and basic math skills.
• Sales skills and problem solving ability.
• Familiarity with cash registers, computers and calculators.
• Leadership and training experience.
• Edging and mounting experience.
• Basic optics knowledge and optical measurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the LensCrafters team provides unsurpassed customer service.
• Proactive and solution‑driven, accurate execution and product knowledge.
• Assist customers with selections, provide recommendations, assist sales associates.
• Serve as a responsible alternate store key holder.
• Operate within scope of a licensed optician: provide lens guidance based on prescriptions, adjust/repair eyewear, present and dispense eyewear, perform digital measurements.
• In the lab (if applicable): custom fits, improve knowledge of lens and lab processes, ensure finished eyewear meets standards, maintain safe work environment and equipment.

Skills

Optical experience

Retail experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Math skills

Sales skills

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Optical instruments

Job description

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care.

Store #: 001918 LensCrafters

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care.

Everything we do is centered around sight. Because quality care helps us see the joy in life. Because learning from the best, makes us all better. Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps we innovate the future in optical care.

At LensCrafters, we want every person who enters our doors to feel our passion for care. And that's why we’re committed to taking care of you, so you can bring the best quality experience to our patients and customers.

LensCrafters 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 Team Lead creates exceptional value in the lives of customers & patients by delivering exceptional customer service. Ensures customers & patients are always delighted. Assists in the achievement of store success by managing key optical & lab processes (if applicable) & systems to exceptional results.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

While working in Retail

• Ensure the LensCrafters team provides unsurpassed Customer Service
• Proactive & solution driven, accurate execution & product knowledge
• Assists customers with selections, provides recommendations, assists sales associates
• Serves as a responsible alternate store key holder

Under current & valid state Opticianry license performs the following: provide expertise & product knowledge on lens choices based on the patient’s vision needs & OD prescription, adjust and/or repair eyewear as needed, present & dispense eyewear, performs accurate digital measurements

While working in Lab, if applicable

• Custom fits glasses & precisely place prescription in lenses
• Works with associates to strengthen their knowledge, skill, & certification for foundational product & store processes related to lens and lab technology
• Ensures finished eyewear meets optical standards & customer requirements
• Creates a safe working environment for all, demonstrates safe work practices
• Responsible for basic operation, cleaning & ongoing maintenance of lab tools & systems

Basic Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED
• Current & valid state Opticianry license
• Strong optical & retail experience
• Knowledge of current optical theory & merchandise
• Strong communicator & listener
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Strong basic math skills
• Sales skills
• Problem solving ability
• Familiarity with cash register, computers & calculators
• Leadership & training experience
• Edging & mounting experience
• Basic optics knowledge & optical measurement experience

Preferred Qualifications

• State licensure (if applicable) &/or ABO Certification in non-licensed states
• LensCrafters Final Eyewear Inspector Certification
• LensCrafters Quality, Fitting & Adjusting Program
• Optical machinery/instruments experience
• Customer service experience
• AccuFit Digital Measurement System certification
• Knowledge of current store merchandise & lens options

Pay Range: 26.29 - 36.65

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.

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