Eyecare Sales Associate

For Eyes; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

For Eyes is an optical retailer seeking a Casual Part-Time Associate to enhance patient experiences while helping customers select eyewear and related products.

You will greet patients, understand their needs, and connect them with eye exams and product options. The role requires strong customer service, basic math, and effective selling skills in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Effective selling skills.
• Familiarity with technology, such as point-of-sale, patient record systems, or other software applications.
• Embraces new technology and change.
• Strong communicator and listener.

Responsibilities

• Greets all patients with a warm welcome and provides quick service.
• Explores patient needs and links to eyewear offerings and eye exams.
• Asks clarifying questions and consults with Optician as needed.
• Describes product features and benefits with knowledge.
• Maintains accuracy in sales transactions and patient records.
• Keeps displays and inventory attractive and organized.
• Adheres to attendance and daily time keeping requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Math skills

Selling skills

POS technology

Education

High School diploma

Tools

POS systems

Patient records software

Job description

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive InformationAt For Eyes, we are an optical retailer that offers high-quality brands and products with great pricing. We are as unique as our customers and patients. Our diverse team consists of more than 500 dedicated associates across 105 stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. Our highly qualified associates are passionate about customer satisfaction. We proudly offer every For Eyes customer a perfect blend of expert eye care and affordable eyewear.

Requisition ID: 942966

Store #: 00M254 FE Oakbrook

Position:Casual Part-Time

When you join For Eyes, you are starting a career with endless possibilities for growth. We strive for continuous improvement and ways to collaborate to raise the potential of our company. Our commitment is to support and develop our people who have the desire, ambition, and potential to grow.

For Eyes 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!

Job Description

General Function

This role supports the practice by ensuring unsurpassed patient experiences when selecting eyewear or other products. This role supports establishing the practice as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Greets all patients with a warm welcome. Shows urgency in providing service to patients and satisfying their needs.
• Explores the needs and priorities of patients and links to practice offerings, including eye exam.
• Attentive to details, asks clarifying questions, and consults with Optician as needed.
• Demonstrates superior product knowledge; accurately describes the features and benefits of all products using the appropriate tools.
• Anticipates problems; explores underlying reasons for issues; strives to develop long-term solutions.
• Possesses the ability to multi-task and demonstrates the ability to prioritize and manage time with competing priorities.
• Custom fits glasses and precisely places prescription in lenses.
• Commits to delivery date and time, sets expectations for pick up, seeks feedback about experience and asks for referrals. Genuinely expresses gratitude and thanks the patient.
• Strives to achieve exceptional results on goals and competencies.
• Operates the point-of-sale system, inputting patient information with accuracy and attention to detail. When required, creates and tenders sales transactions, following operational processes and standards.
• Presents, celebrates and educates at product pick-up.
• Takes pride in the appearance of the practice and shows initiative to keep displays and inventory clean, attractive, and organized. Secures all company assets under one’s control.
• Informs management of potential safety opportunities.
• Adhere to attendance and daily time keeping requirements.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Sell on your feet 80%-100% of the time.
• Consistently maintains proper dress code.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Practice Manager or as business needs.

Basic Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong basic math skills
• Effective selling skills
• Familiarity with technology, such as point-of-sale, patient record systems, or other software applications
• Embraces new technology and change
• Strong communicator and listener

Preferred Qualifications

• Eyecare experience
• Sales experience

Pay Range: 16.83 - 23.55

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.