Optical Dispenser and Keyholder- Northlands

Oscar Wylee; Papanui-Innes Community; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free glasses

Family & Friends discount

Northlands Mall store

Job summary

Oscar Wylee is seeking an Optical Dispenser to join our Northlands store in Papanui, Canterbury. You will provide eyewear styling advice, dispense lenses and frames per patient prescriptions, and build lasting relationships with customers.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in optical or 2+ years in retail, with strong maths, reliability, and excellent communication. Opportunities for growth within a fast-paced team are available.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in the optical industry, or 2+ years retail sales experience.
• Reliable with previous store opening/closing duties.
• Strong attention to detail with basic mathematical skills.
• Confident, clear and proactive worker with strong communication skills.
• Capable of building trusting and respectful relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Go-getter with a positive and friendly manner, ready to provide outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Providing outstanding eye care and eyewear styling advice tailored to each patient and client.
• Dispensing lenses and frames based on prescriptions provided by Optometrists.
• Building meaningful relationships with patients to encourage repeat visits.
• Assisting with opening and closing procedures daily.

Skills

Eyewear styling

Customer service

Communication

Mathematical accuracy

Attention to detail

Job description

The Optical Dispenser role seamlessly blends together fashion retail and healthcare. The diverse responsibilities of the role involve:

You and the team will look closely with our experienced Store Manager, gaining valuable commercial and operational experience.

• Providing outstanding eye care and eyewear styling advice tailored to each patient and potential clientele who enter the store.
• Dispensing lenses and frames based on the prescription of each patient, provided by our Optometrists.
• Building meaningful and affirmingrelationships with our patients- give them a reason to visit us again!
• Assisting with the opening and closing procedures everyday.

About You:

• 1+ years experience in the optical industry, or 2+ years retail sales experience
• Reliable with previous experience in store opening/closing duties
• Strong attention to detail with basic mathematical skills
• A confident, clear and proactive worker with strong communication skills
• Capable of building trusting and respectful relationships with co-workers and customers alike
• A go-getter with a positive and friendly manner, ready to provide customers with outstanding service!

Perks:

Get a free pair of prescription glasses every six months

• Treat your loved ones to Family & Friends discounts twice a year!
• Work at our Northlands store, conveniently located in Papanui Northlands Mall. With easy access from nearby suburbs, excellent public transport links, and convenient parking, commuting to and from the store is simple and stress-free. Check out our store page here!
• Work with a supportive and energetic team in a fast-paced retail environment, with a strong focus on coaching, collaboration and celebrating the big wins together!
• The opportunity to learn about all things eyewear, including styling with our wide variety of frames!
• A clear career trajectory with opportunities for management roles in the future

About Oscar Wylee

Oscar Wylee is a leading optometry and eyewear company with over 140 stores across Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, employing more than 1,000 team members worldwide.

Papanui Northlands Mall offers a vibrant retail, dining and entertainment environment, with an extensive selection of international and New Zealand brands. After your shift, you can explore the centre's diverse range of cafés and restaurants, browse its wide selection of stores, or simply enjoy the lively atmosphere.

We design our eyewear in-house, drawing inspiration from global fashion trends and delivering it directly from our manufacturers to our customers.

We're committed to providing exceptional patient care, affordable products, and meaningful career opportunities for our people.

Visit our website for more information!