Paid Apprentice/ Hearing Instrument Specialist Trainee

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A hearing solutions company in Portsmouth is seeking motivated sales candidates to offer free hearing screens and assist customers. This role includes hands-on training and the opportunity to obtain a dispensing license for fitting and selling hearing aids. Ideal candidates are passionate about helping others, have prior sales or customer service experience, and are looking for a long-term career. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Full-time training and licensing program

Paid on the job training

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Previous sales or customer service experience is required.
• Ability to relocate within the state once your license is obtained.
• Motivated by helping people hear better.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and offer a free hearing screen.
• Make follow-up calls to patients to ensure satisfaction.
• Learn about ear anatomy during training.

Skills

Motivated sales

Customer service

Problem-solving skills

Excellent follow-up skills

Job description

Overview

Our Mission: "Helping People Hear Better"

About Lucid: Lucid Hearing is a leading innovator in the field of assistive listening and hearing solutions, and it has established itself as a premier manufacturer and retailer of hearing solutions with its state-of-the-art hearing aids, testing equipment, and a vast network of locations within large retail chains. As a fast-growing business in an expanding industry, Lucid Hearing is constantly searching for passionate people to add to our family of associates.

Ideal Candidate

Lucid Hearing desires candidates who are motivated, ambitious and want to be a part of an industry-disrupting sales model. Candidates must have a passion for helping the hearing-impaired. For those interested in a career path, we at Lucid Hearing strive to promote from within, with two-thirds of our Operations Leadership team promoted internally.

Why work for us

At Lucid Hearing, we believe our people thrive in a culture of support and celebration. Our competitive employment packages show our dedication to our employees and our culture. Some perks include:

• Full-time training and licensing program to become a licensed Hearing Instrument Specialist
• Paid on the job training ($20-$22/ hour)
• Increase in earning potential ($50,000 Salary), once you obtain your dispensing license to fit, test, and sell
• Growth opportunity and become a LEADER
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Fully paid life insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Continued on the job training (virtual courses)

What YOU will be doing

• Greet customers and offer a free hearing screen
• Learn all about the ear anatomy
• Attending virtual training for 6 weeks to ensure the best possibility to pass the state hearing instrument dispensing exam to become a licensed dispenser
• Hands on practical experience with a Lucid Associate, that is a licensed Hearing Instrument Dispenser or a licensed Audiologist dispenser
• Make follow-up calls to patients to ensure satisfaction with their assistive listening and hearing device

Qualifications

• Motivated sales candidate, who want a long-term career with the Lucid Family
• Ability to relocate within the state once your license is obtained
• Motivated by helping people hear better
• Previous sales or customer service experience is required
• Looking for a CAREER and not just a job
• A story of why YOU are wanting to get into the hearing aid business
• An entrepreneur mindset with problem-solving skills, this role will have great autonomy
• Excellent follow-up skills

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Assist in getting 2-4 members in the booth to test their hearing per day
• Obtain a dispensing license within 6-12 months (depending on the state requirements)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines.