Apprentice Optician - Columbus, OH - Target Optical

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Health care benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica is looking for an Apprentice Optician in Columbus, Ohio. This role focuses on driving profitable sales growth and delivering exceptional guest service in a retail environment. The candidate will be key in maintaining a positive retail atmosphere and ensuring customer satisfaction.

This opening requires a high school degree, enrollment in an Optician Apprentice program, and customer service experience. Join a dynamic team and enjoy a comprehensive rewards package that includes healthcare and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled in a state approved Optician Apprentice program.
• 2+ years in retail or customer service position.
• Enthusiastic and concise communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture.
• Develop professional business relationships with Team Members.
• Fit and adjust eyewear to the face and eyes.

Skills

Retail sales skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Degree or equivalent

Associates Degree

Job description

Requisition ID: 929675

Store #: 006734 Target Optical

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

Overview

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!

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

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

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.

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.