Apprentice Optician

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

Job summary

Target Optical in Canton, GA is seeking an Apprentice Optician to drive profitable store sales by delivering exceptional Guest service and supporting the optical team.

You will assist with verifying prescriptions, selecting frames, fitting eyewear, and dispensing lenses under state guidelines while developing your eyewear knowledge through an apprentice program.

The role emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to grow sales while working in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent (required).
• 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 strong sales skills.
• Enthusiastic and concise communication.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drives profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture and practicing effective sales techniques.
• Develops professional business relationships with Team Members.
• Verifies visual acuity and analyzes prescriptions and lens design.
• Measures pupillary distance, bifocal/trifocal/progressive placement.
• Selects and measures frame for facial contour, eye size, and temple length.
• Fits and adjusts eyewear to face and eyes; dispenses contact lenses.
• Fills ophthalmic prescriptions and optimizes lens/frame fit under state guidelines.
• Ensures high quality/timely product manufacturing/fabrication.

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Associates Degree

Job description

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.

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

Benefits

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.