Apprentice Optician - Columbus, OH - Target Optical

Luxottica; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Luxottica is seeking an Apprentice Optician in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves assisting customers, fitting eyewear, and ensuring quality service. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and be enrolled in a state-approved Optician Apprentice program.

Successful applicants will have strong sales skills, customer service experience, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include competitive pay and opportunities for bonuses, health care, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a retail or customer service position.
• Actively enrolled in a state-approved Optician Apprentice program.
• Independent and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable store sales through effective sales skills.
• Measure and fit eyewear to the face and eyes.
• Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

High School Degree

Associate’s Degree

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 the development of a positive and productive retail‑selling environment that ensures premier Guest Service, Guest retention, and outstanding Optical Team/Doctor satisfaction.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive profitable store sales by fostering a retail‑selling culture through effective sales skills and role‑playing.
• Develop professional business relationships with other Team Members.
• Analyze and interpret prescriptions and lens design.
• Measure pupillary distances, bifocal, trifocal and progressive placement.
• Select and measure frames for facial contour, eye size, bridge size and temple length.
• Fit and adjust eyewear to the face and eyes.
• Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fit and adapt lenses and frames within state guidelines.
• Ensure high quality, timely product manufacturing/fabrication.
• Dispense quality product within state guidelines.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Actively enrolled in a state‑approved Optician Apprentice program.
• 2+ years in a 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

• Associate’s Degree.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. 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.