Apprentice Optician

Certification TOGAF; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Target Optical, part of EssilorLuxottica, is seeking an Apprentice Optician to drive profitable sales while delivering exceptional guest service. You will develop a productive retail environment, ensuring premier guest service, retention, and strong optical team satisfaction.

Responsibilities include verifying prescriptions, measuring pupillary distance, fitting frames, and dispensing glasses and contact lenses in compliance with state guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Actively enrolled in a state approved Optician Apprentice program.
• 2+ years in retail or customer service.
• Basic computer skills.
• Independent and self-motivated.
• Ability to grow sales through sales skills.
• Enthusiastic and concise communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drives profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture and practicing effective sales skills.
• Develops professional business relationships with Team Members.
• Verifies visual acuity and interprets prescriptions.
• Measures pupillary distances and frame sizing (bifocal, trifocal, progressive).
• Fits and adjusts eyewear for facial contour, eye size, bridge size and temple length.
• Dispenses eyeglasses and lenses, and dispenses contact lenses per state guidelines.
• Ensures high quality product manufacturing and timely dispensing.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Independent and self-motivated

Sales growth

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Actively enrolled in Optician Apprentice program

Job description

Requisition ID:939932
Store #:004038 Target Optical
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

At Target Optical, we love the neighborhoods we belong to and that’s why we care for them. By listening and building relationships with one another, we help our guests get quality eye care products and services at a great value. We help people see more clearly and confidently for less by offering a great selection of trusted brands. Through the relationships we build, we’re proud and excited to help people look their best by carrying fashionable frames at a great value.

Together, we’re on a mission to change the way people think about vision care. We keep things real, keep focused on people and keep to our mission to bring a WOW! experience to your life, our guests’ lives and communities. See your future with Target Optical.

Target Optical is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world‑class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting‑edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Apprentice Optician drives profitable sales growth, attracts and retains guests for life by delivering exceptional Guest service. This is accomplished through development of a positive and productive retail‑selling environment that ensures premier Guest Service, Guest retention, as well as outstanding Optical Team/Doctor satisfaction.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture by practicing and role‑playing effective retail sales skills.
• Develops professional business relationships with other Team Members.
• Verifies visual acuity.
• Analyzes and interprets prescriptions and lens design.
• Measures pupillary distances , bifocal, trifocal and progressive placement.
• Selects and measures frame for facial contour , eye size , bridge size and temple length.
• Fits and adjusts eyewear to the face and eyes.
• Dispenses contact lenses.
• Fills ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames, utilizing optical prescription, within the guidelines established by the state.
• Ensures high quality/timely product manufacturing/fabrication.
• Dispenses quality product, within the guidelines established by the state.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Actively enrolled in a state approved Optician Apprentice program
• 2+ years in retail or customer service position
• Basic computer skills
• Independent and self‑motivated
• Ability to grow sales through sales skills
• Enthusiastic and concise communication
• Attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree

Pay Range:-23.95

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business.Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first‑class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.