Optometrist

Ray-Ban; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ray-Ban seeks an Optometrist to join its vibrant team in London, dedicated to delivering exceptional eye care and eyewear recommendations. This role involves performing eye examinations, managing staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and providing professional advice. The ideal candidate is GOC licensed with outstanding communication and organizational skills. Enjoy benefits like discounted eyewear, flexible working hours, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free and discounted eyewear

Generous holidays allowance

Pension package

Monthly commission structure

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Computer savvy and attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills and customer engagement.
• Required GOC license and experience in optical practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough eye examinations and provide patient assessments.
• Deliver excellent customer service and exceed expectations.
• Manage and train the store staff effectively.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Negotiating skills

Coaching skills

Education

GOC license

Job description

Being part of EssilorLuxottica means being part of a passionate international and diverse community of 190,000 individuals working towards a common mission, help people to see more, be more . With a global presence in more than 150 countries, an incredible heritage, and a fascinating vertical integrated business model, EssilorLuxottica offers endless development and career opportunities worldwide and learning possibilities at every turn.

Courage, authenticity, and timeless style are the core values of Ray-Ban, a leader in prescription and sun eyewear for generations since its establishment in 1937. From the introduction of the iconic Aviator model created for US military pilots, Ray-Ban has been at the forefront of cultural change, becoming a symbol of self-expression and worn by celebrities and public figures all around the world. In 2021, the same values were celebrated through the successful launch of the next generation of smart glasses, Ray-Ban Stories.

Ray-Ban joined the Group's portfolio in 1999 and later redefined its distribution strategy leading to decades of growth.

Job Scope and Main Responsibilities

As an Optometrist you will work as part of a team delivering total satisfaction to our customers through conducting thorough eye examinations, contact lens assessments and aftercare.

You'll offer our customers recommendations to the highest professional and ethical standards

You will use your knowledge to effectively identify customer needs and recommend eyewear and eye care solutions accordingly.

In addition you will act as an ambassador for Ray-Ban ensuring every customer is welcomed into the store and to ensure their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism

Coach assistants to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors resulting in high customer engagement

Communicate with patients to get detailed case histories

Examine eyes of patients of all ages in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the College of Optometrists and the General Optical Council

Use specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing

Issue prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses fit and check prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects

Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related matters

Offer help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses

Write referral communications to doctors as required in line with legal guidelines

Liaise with other medical practitioners and sometimes share the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions

Meet sales target

Manage staff, including dispensing opticians and store staff as required

Supervise and train store staff

Network effectively with internal and external stakeholders

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to perform any other duties deemed reasonable by your line manager

Technical Skills - Portrait of a Perfect Candidate

Computer Savvy

Strong communication & listening skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized & attention to detail

Negotiating & influencing skills

Coaching skills

GOC license required

What we offer

Great benefits such as free and discounted eyewear, generous holidays allowance, pension package, monthly commission structure, etc.. Great team focus and dynamic environment.

Flexible hours and working days , can be full time or part-time.

GOC license required

Job Type: Full-time, or Part-time on a Permanent resident basis

Schedule:

• Day shift, work some weekends, flexible hours from 10 am to 6 or 7pm .