Retail Assistant (Opticians)

The Boots Company PLC; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

In einer innovativen Umgebung suchen wir einen Retail Assistant, der die erste und letzte Anlaufstelle für unsere Kunden ist. Diese Rolle bietet die Möglichkeit, durch unser führendes Schulungsprogramm 'Step Into Optics' wertvolle Fähigkeiten zu entwickeln. Sie werden aktiv an der Bestellung und Abgabe von Brillen teilnehmen, Kunden bei Augenuntersuchungen unterstützen und nach der Abgabe für einen hervorragenden Kundenservice sorgen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Kundenbetreuung haben und in einem unterstützenden Team arbeiten möchten, dann ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Access to free counselling and support

Qualifications

• Leidenschaft für Kundenbetreuung und die Bereitschaft zu lernen.

Responsibilities

• Bestellung, Abgabe und Sammlung von Brillen und Kontaktlinsen.
• Unterstützung bei Augenuntersuchungen und Voruntersuchungen.

Skills

Kundenbetreuung

Lernbereitschaft

Job description

About the role

As a Retail Assistant you will be a fundamental part of our Boots Opticians store team, being the first and last person that our customers interact with. Working on the shopfloor you will spend your time building great relationships with customers by listening and understanding their needs to find the right product or service for them. From greeting customers when they arrive in store, being part of the pre-screening activities of an eye-test through to helping our customers find the perfect eyewear solution for them – no two days will be the same.

Your role within the team as a Retail Assistant will give you lots of opportunities to develop your knowledge through our industry leading ‘Step Into Optics’ training programme. This programme includes both workshop based learning and practical ‘on the job’ experience.

You will also be involved in:

• Ordering, dispensing and collection of glasses and contact lenses
• Supporting with eye-tests and pre-screening activities
• Providing aftercare support through repairs and adjustments
• Completing operational and administrative tasks associated with dispensing prescriptions

You will be based in store and report to store manager.

What you’ll need to have:

• Passion for customer care
• Desire to learn

It would be great if you also have:

• Worked in a retail or clinical environment
• Discretionary quarterly bonus
• Generous employee discounts for you and a second person (terms and conditions apply)
• Clinical and Non-Clinical Career development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards . Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots Opticians

At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when we change for the better.

What's next

Thank you for taking the time to visit our careers page and read about this exciting opportunity. If you choose to apply, your application will be reviewed by our team, and we will contact you as soon as we can. If successful, we will contact you to arrange an interview with the hiring manager.

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

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