Spectacle: Student Optician - Yonge Street

join.com; Old Toronto; On-site; Confidential; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant eyewear retailer that values creativity and individuality! As a Student Optician & Sales Associate, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences while showcasing your knowledge of eyewear and vision care products. This position is perfect for someone passionate about fashion and retail, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a dynamic team. With a focus on client satisfaction and a commitment to excellence, you will help shape the shopping experience for our diverse clientele. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking to grow your skills in the optical industry, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Sales/Optical Training Programs

Participation in Company Benefits Plan

Company Discounts + Eyewear Benefits

Team Outings and Events

Team Reward Programs / Contests

Gift Cards for Friends and Family

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an Opticianry program to apply.
• Experience in a sales environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide stellar customer service and expert style advice.
• Communicate brand values and ensure exceptional shopping experiences.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize customer interactions.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Experience

Fashion Sense

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Enrolled in Opticianry Program

Job description

SPECTACLE: STUDENT OPTICIAN & SALES ASSOCIATE

Spectacle is an award-winning eyewear retailer oriented towards fashion conscious individuals. At Spectacle, we celebrate diversity, individuality and creativity through exceptional eyewear! We want people to feel good and look great!

With over 15 years of tremendous success, the Spectacle brand has been built upon the consistent delivery of an exceptional client experience, actionable through best-in-class service and products. Our inspiring eyewear is the finest quality available in the markets we competitively serve.

Position Overview:

A Student Optician's purpose is to exceed client expectations while promoting the Spectacle culture with great client service and demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of all eyewear, sunwear, and vision care products and services. With a clear understanding of Spectacle’s mission and vision, your role as a Student Optician will be to to ensure each and every store visitor is served with enthusiasm, expertise, friendliness, and honesty.

Think of yourself as part optician, part problem-solver, part stylist, part sales associate and part brand ambassador.

Your Qualities:

A successful candidate’s qualities are that of a team player with a fashion sense, able to work in a fast paced environment with great customer service and communication skills.

Experience in a sales environment is a requirement. A background in retail, management, fashion and/or design would be an asset.

You must be enrolled in a Opticianry program in order to apply for this position.

Your Duties:

• Provide top-notch, stellar customer service
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge (and be able to give expert style advice)
• Brainstorm (and think creatively) about ways in which to optimize each customer’s experience
• Communicate Spectacle’s values and brand philosophy to customers
• Work with other team members to ensure all customers receive exceptional service throughout their shopping and purchasing experience
• Learn and grow with Spectacle as our retail presence expands

Your Personality:

• Quick on your feet, creative and eager to take initiative
• A great communicator and team player
• Passionate about fashion, eyewear and retail
• Motivated by a fresh perspective and entrepreneurial spirit
• Energetic and driven by a “no task is too small” attitude
• Detail-oriented to the ensure flawless accuracy
• Super serious about your work (without taking yourself too seriously)
• Have the flexibility to work days, weekends and some evenings for extended hours and/or events

Employment Perks:

• Sales/Optical Training Programs
• Participation in Company Benefits Plan
• Company Discounts + Eyewear Benefits
• Team outings and Events
• Team Reward Programs / Contests
• Gift cards for friends and family!