Retail Assistant (Opticians)

Boots; Waldron; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Generous employee discounts for you &

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to TELUS Health (EAP)

Job summary

Boots Opticians in Hailsham, United Kingdom, seeks a Retail Assistant to be the first and last point of contact for customers on the shop floor, helping them find the right eyewear and services. You will play a key role in delivering a friendly and efficient customer experience.

You will develop knowledge through our Step Into Optics training programme, work in-store reporting to the store manager, and benefit from discretionary bonus, generous staff discounts, and flexible benefits designed for

Qualifications

• Passion for customer care.
• Desire to learn.
• Experience in retail or clinical environment is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and engage with them to understand their needs.
• Assist customers on the shop floor and help them find the right eyewear or service.

Skills

Passion for customer care

Desire to learn

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 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
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
• 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

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.

Retail Assistant (Opticians) - Hailsham, United Kingdom