Apprentice Optician

Luxottica; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/Commission plan

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Luxottica is seeking an Apprentice Optician to join our retail team in Canton, GA. You will learn to analyze prescriptions, measure pupillary distances, and help customers select frames that suit their facial features and lifestyle.

You will develop selling skills, provide exceptional guest service, and support lighting-fast in‑store service while pursuing an official Optician Apprentice program.

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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

High School Degree

Associates Degree

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates Degree

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.