Student Optician: Sales

Spectacle; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashionable eyewear retailer in Toronto seeks a Student Optician to provide stellar customer service and expert product knowledge. The ideal candidate will have an eye for fashion, excellent communication skills, and experience in a sales environment. Enroll in an Opticianry program is essential. This position offers various perks including optical training programs, company discounts, and team events.

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 a team player with great customer service skills.
• Experience in a sales environment is required.
• A background in retail, management, fashion and/or design is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide top-notch customer service.
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and style advice.
• Communicate company values and philosophy to customers.

Skills

Customer service

Fashion sense

Communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Enrolled in Opticianry program

Job description

Overview

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 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 an 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 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!