Trainee Sales Advisor - Part Time

Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in optics is looking for a motivated Sales Advisor to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to start your career in optics, where you will engage with customers, assist with sight tests and hearing checks, and develop your skills through various training formats. With a supportive environment and opportunities to work across multiple branches, you will gain valuable experience in a family-owned business that has been a staple in the community since 1938. If you are passionate about customer service and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days’ annual leave

Company Sick Pay

Pension

Generous staff discount scheme

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills to meet customer needs effectively.
• Basic clerical and computer skills for input duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with sight tests, contact lens trials, and hearing checks.
• Perform clerical duties and computer input as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Clerical Skills

Computer Input

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

If you are looking to start your career in optics, Scrivens Opticians is an excellent place to learn. You will be matched to the branch or regional need and may have the opportunity to work at more than one branch, which will allow you to gain even more experience.

As a busy Sales Advisor, you will spend your time on various aspects of meeting your customers’ needs precisely and competently. In addition to some clerical and computer input duties, you will have the opportunity to offer services across the Scrivens range – those of sight tests, contact lens trials, and hearing checks.

Career development opportunities are available in a variety of formats, from one-on-one and group training sessions to our online E-Learning modules. Our salary package is competitive and will be designed around you and your career, so contact us to find out more about a future with Scrivens Opticians.

The Business

We are a nationally based opticians and hearing care business. With a Head Office in Birmingham and a local manufacturing facility, we support over 168 retail branches across England, Scotland, and Wales. This is a family-owned business, which has maintained a presence in the city since 1938, and we are expanding.

Company Benefits

• 28 days’ annual leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Pension
• Generous staff discount scheme