Apprentice Optician - Cincinnati, OH - Pearle Vision

Pearle Vision; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Pearle Vision in Cincinnati is seeking an Apprentice Optician to deliver exceptional customer experiences and support the eyecare team. You will greet customers, assist with selecting frames and lenses, and help ensure prescriptions are reviewed under supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate measurements, eyewear fitting, product knowledge, and proper use of store software to process orders and coordinate delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Registered in State licensure program (where applicable) or equivalent schooling.
• Previous optical and retail experience.
• Knowledge of State/Prov Licensing and Guidelines.
• Knowledge of current optical theory and practices.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers and delivers service.
• Explains how to shop at Pearle Vision and escorts customers in-store.
• Under guidance, reviews prescriptions and identifies special needs.
• Demonstrates adherence to NECE and safe work habits.
• Operates eyewear consultation folder to educate customers on products, guarantees and services.
• Under guidance from an Optician, assists with measurements and fitting eyewear.
• Presents features/benefits of lenses and frames, helps select frames/lenses.
• Operates the software system and ensures eyewear processing and delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Eye care knowledge

Sales skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

State licensure eligibility

Optical/retail experience

Tools

Cash register

Computers

Job description

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from getting the eye care they need. Consider working for a Pearle Vision right in your community. We look for employees who are creative, energetic, and people focused looking for exciting opportunities in eye care or retail.

General Function

The Apprentice Optician attracts and retains customers by delivering an exceptional customer experience, fosters customer retention, and promotes outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction. The Apprentice Optician demonstrates all aspects of the Neighborhood Eye Care Experience.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Greets customers without delay. Shows urgency in providing service to customers and satisfying their needs.
• Determines the reason for the customer's visit, exchanges names, and explains how to shop at Pearle Vision. Identifies and escorts the customer to the appropriate location in store.
• Attentive to details; under guidance, reviews prescriptions and identifies special needs.
• Consistently demonstrates adherence to NECE.
• Performs work accurately and thoroughly. Identifies situations involving unsatisfied customers and acts quickly for resolution, focusing on what we can do not what we cannot.
• Uses the Eyewear Consultation Folder to educate the customer on Pearle Vision products, guarantees and services including eyewear care tips, complimentary adjustments and follow‑up services.
• Under guidance and instruction from an Optician:
  • Handles tasks such as taking and recording measurements, adjusting or fitting eyewear carefully and correctly, is thorough and exact in details.
  • Ensures finished eyewear meets Pearle Vision' optical standards and customer requirements/requests.
  • Troubleshoots vision issues and determines correct course of action.
• Demonstrates good product knowledge; takes the initiative to accurately describe the features and benefits of various lenses and frames.
• Assists the customer in selecting frames and lenses that are best suited for needs.
• Operates the Software system by inputting customer and prescription information with accuracy and attention to detail and ensures eyewear is being processed and followed through on.
• Accurately operates the cashier terminal, when required, collecting proper payment following company security procedures and retaining proper change for a variety of transactions, such as credit cards, layaways, discounts, insurance and coupons.
• Ensures customer is aware of expected delivery date of eyewear.
• Takes pride in the appearance of the store and shows initiative in keeping the displays and inventory clean, attractive and organized.
• Informs management of potential safety opportunities (i.e., broken tiles, furniture, etc.).
• Demonstrates safe work habits.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Registered in State licensure program (where applicable) or equivalent schooling
• Previous optical and retail experience
• Knowledge of State/Prov Licensing and Guidelines
• Knowledge of current optical theory and practices.
• Strong communicator and listener to customers and associates
• Strong basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Awareness of current fashion trends
• Strong interpersonal skills (friendly, caring, patient)
• Sales skills
• Knowledge of store merchandise
• Familiarity with cash register, computers and calculators

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior sales training

Benefits

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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844‑303‑0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail].

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.