Eyecare Sales Associate, Eye Boutique

EssilorLuxottica; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Eye Boutique, part of EssilorLuxottica, seeks a customer-focused associate to deliver exceptional patient experiences in a fast-paced optical practice. You will greet patients, assess needs, and guide them to eyewear and eye care solutions while handling POS transactions and maintaining a polished store environment.

This role emphasizes strong math, effective selling, and clear communication, with opportunities for growth within a global leader in vision care.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Strong math and selling skills are essential.
• Familiarity with POS, patient records systems or related software is expected.

Responsibilities

• Greets all patients with a warm welcome and provides prompt service.
• Assesses patient needs and links them to eyewear and eye care offerings.
• Operates POS and processes sales transactions accurately.
• Describes product benefits with confidence and uses appropriate tools.
• Maintains displays, inventory, and overall practice appearance.
• Adheres to attendance, policies and daily timekeeping.

Skills

Strong math skills

Effective selling skills

Strong communicator

Embraces new technology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Patient records software

Job description

At Eye Boutique, we believe everyone deserves a view for life. We are committed to creating spectacular experiences for both our customers and our team members. As one of the largest locally operated optical providers in the Midwest, we are proud to deliver outstanding patient care while offering the latest in optical technology. We know our continued growth and success are driven by our people, whose dedication makes a meaningful difference every day.

Our stores are fast-paced and energetic, with motivating teams and meaningful work that will make you feel good about coming to work every day. Eye Boutique 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 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

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.

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.