Sales Associate

LensCrafters; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off/vacation

Various employee discounts

Job summary

LensCrafters in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a friendly Sales Associate to deliver exceptional eyewear shopping experiences. You will help customers select frames, explain lens options, and ensure accuracy of measurements while maintaining store standards.

Successful applicants bring 1+ year in retail or customer service, strong communication, and a team player attitude. This role is in-store, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in retail or customer service.
• Strong communication skills (oral & written).
• Ability to sell and meet sales goals with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales plan and company objectives by cultivating customer relationships.
• Utilize prescription knowledge to recommend lenses and coatings.
• Assist customers in frame selection and ensure proper measurements.
• Conduct measurements with optical tools and consult with an Optician as needed.
• Contribute to a positive store environment and professional relationships with staff and doctors.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

POS systems

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Point of sale systems

Job description

At LensCrafters, we love eyes and care about the people behind them. With over 900 locations, LensCrafters is the largest optical retailer in North America and our love of eyes and higher standard of quality have made LensCrafters an industry leader for over 30 years.

Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Sales Associate sets the standard of quality in eye care and eyewear by ensuring every patient and customer has the best experience in every LensCrafters every time. The role of Sales Associate helps establish LensCrafters as the premier destination for all vision needs in your community.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver sales plan and company objectives through cultivating existing customer relationships and building new ones.
• Utilizes optical prescription to recommend specific lenses and lens coatings.
• Assists patients in the selection of frames and coordinates frames with optical measurements assisting our customers in choosing the perfect vision solution.
• Conducts measurements using appropriate optical tools and consults with Optician as needed.
• Actively participates and contributes to a positive store environment, fostering strong, professional relationships with peers, management, doctors and support staff (Target Host partners).
• Takes pride in the appearance of store & shows initiative to keep displays & inventory clean, attractive & organized.
• Helps foster an inclusive culture by treating customers and colleagues with respect

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years experience in retail or customer service
• Familiarity with point of sale systems, computers & calculators with basic phone and math skills
• Embrace new technology & change with high level of accuracy
• Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results, with a desire to meet goals
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
• Self-Motivator with a demonstrated ability to multi-task; ability to respond flexibly in a quickly changing environment

LensCrafters is a part of Luxottica, N.A. Luxottica is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear.

Pay Range: 17.60 - 22.55

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.

• health care
• retirement savings
• paid time off/vacation
• various employee discounts

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