Student Optician - Yonge Street

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

Job summary

A leading eyewear retailer seeks a Student Optician & Sales Associate to deliver exceptional client experiences while showcasing extensive knowledge of eyewear products. The ideal candidate is enrolled in an Opticianry program, possesses strong communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an Opticianry program.
• Experience in a sales environment is required.
• Background in retail, management, fashion, or design is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional product knowledge and expert style advice.
• Ensure effective communication of Spectacle’s values to customers.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Fashion Sense

Education

Opticianry program enrollment

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 :

• 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