Team Lead

LensCrafters; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LensCrafters in Toronto is hiring for a Full-Time role focused on eyewear sales and optical services. The position emphasizes delivering exceptional customer service, precise lens fitting, and strong product knowledge within a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires strong communication, basic math, and experience with edging/mounting, plus familiarity with clinical optics. A leadership or training background is a plus, with opportunities to advance within a global optical network.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED required.
• Strong optical theory knowledge and retail experience.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead or train others.
• Strong basic math skills and sales abilities.
• Familiarity with cash handling and point-of-sale systems.
• Ability to solve problems and provide customer-focused solutions.
• Experience with edging, mounting and basic optics procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the LensCrafters team provides unsurpassed Customer Service.
• Be proactive, solution-driven with accurate execution and product knowledge.
• Assist customers with selections, provide recommendations, and assist sales associates.
• Serve as a responsible alternate store key holder.
• If in Lab role, Custom fit glasses and input prescriptions accurately.
• Support colleagues to strengthen knowledge and store processes related to lens and lab technology.
• Ensure finished eyewear meets optical standards and customer requirements.
• Create a safe working environment and maintain lab tools and systems.

Skills

Strong optical experience

Retail experience

Strong communication

Inter-personal skills

Basic math skills

Sales skills

Problem solving

Cash handling knowledge

Leadership & training experience

Optical measurement experience

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Edging & mounting equipment

AccuFit Digital Measurement System

Optical machinery/instruments

Cash register / computers

Job description

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care.

Requisition ID: 955199

Store #: 000968 LensCrafters

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care.

Everything we do is centered around sight. Because quality care helps us see the joy in life. Because learning from the best, makes us all better. Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in optical care.

At LensCrafters, we want every person who enters our doors to feel our passion for care. And that’s why we’re committed to taking care of you, so you can bring the best quality experience to our patients and customers.

LensCrafters 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

Major Duties And Responsibilities

While working in Retail

• Ensure the LensCrafters team provides unsurpassed Customer Service
• Proactive & solution driven, accurate execution & product knowledge
• Assists customers with selections, provides recommendations, assists sales associates
• Serves as a responsible alternate store key holder

While working in Lab, if applicable

• Custom fits glasses & precisely place prescription in lenses
• Works with associates to strengthen their knowledge, skill, & certification for foundational product & store processes related to lens and lab technology
• Ensures finished eyewear meets optical standards & customer requirements
• Creates a safe working environment for all, demonstrates safe work practices
• Responsible for basic operation, cleaning & ongoing maintenance of lab tools & systems

Basic Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED
• Strong optical & retail experience
• Knowledge of current optical theory & merchandise
• Strong communicator & listener
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Strong basic math skills
• Sales skills
• Problem solving ability
• Familiarity with cash register, computers & calculators
• Leadership & training experience
• Edging & mounting experience
• Basic optics knowledge & optical measurement experience

Preferred Qualifications

• State licensure (if applicable) &/or ABO Certification in non-licensed states
• LensCrafters Final Eyewear Inspector Certification
• LensCrafters Quality, Fitting & Adjusting Program
• Optical machinery/instruments experience
• Customer service experience
• AccuFit Digital Measurement System certification
• Knowledge of current store merchandise & lens options

Pay Range: 20.91 - 33.60

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.

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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.