Student Optician-Mississauga, ON-Clearly by For Eyes

EssilorLuxottica Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/commission plan

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

For Eyes is an optical retailer under EssilorLuxottica, seeking an Student Optician in Mississauga, ON. You will assist patients with eyewear choices, take measurements, and support fitting and ordering to meet vision needs.

Adheres to company policies, participates in a team environment, and may work weekends/evenings depending on location. Training and development are offered in a growth-focused setting.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener and team builder.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Sales and service skills.
• Embraces new technology and change.

Responsibilities

• Assists patient in selecting frames and lenses suited to vision, lifestyle and budget.
• Keeps patient records and works with the team to meet eyewear needs.
• Operates point-of-sale system and processes sales transactions.
• Explains delivery times and ensures eyewear meets standards.

Skills

Customer service

Sales & service

Math skills

Adaptability to new tech

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Currently enrolled in Opticianry program

Job description

Student Optician-Mississauga, ON-Clearly by For Eyes

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.

When you join For Eyes, you are starting a career with endless possibilities for growth. We strive for continuous improvement and ways to collaborate to raise the potential of our company. Our commitment is to support and develop our people who have the desire, ambition, and potential to grow.

For Eyes 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

This position provides unsurpassed patient experiences through selection of eyewear, accurate measurements, ordering, and fitting the patient to fulfill all of their eyewear needs. This role supports establishing the practice as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Anticipates problems before they occur; explores underlying reasons for recurring customer problems; goes beyond symptoms to get at causes; strives to develop long-term solutions to problems.
• Assists the patient in selecting frames and lenses that are best suited for their vision, lifestyle and budgetary needs. Suggests improvements and recommends solutions to problems. Assists peers with difficult and complex areas of customer product needs and prescriptions.
• Shows patience and courtesy; tracks down answers to unfamiliar questions or products.
• Assists co-workers who have questions or problems; cooperates readily in group efforts.
• Is a leader in optical acumen that provides a voice for associates due to their expertise.
• Takes ownership to achieve individual and practice results.
• Serves as a role model for development and a technical resource for all.
• Maintains safe working environment for all peers and patients.
• Works weekends and evenings in support of the business needs (varies by location).
• Adheres to attendance and daily time keeping requirements.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Consistently maintains proper dress code.
• Performs other functions as assigned by Practice Manager or as business needs

Under the Supervision of a Licensed Optician

• Handles tasks, such as taking and recording measurements, adjusting or fitting eyewear carefully and correctly, is thorough and exact in details.
• Ensures finished eyewear meets Company optical standards and patient requirements and requests.
• Operates the point-of-sale system, inputting patient information with accuracy and attention to detail. When required, creates and tenders sales transactions, following operational processes and standards.
• Explains expected delivery times of eyewear order.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in Opticianry program
• Optical dispensing experience
• Knowledge of current optical theory and merchandise
• Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener and team builder
• Strong basic math skills
• Sales and service skills
• Embraces new technology and change

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Pay Range: 17.95 -0.00

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.