LensCrafters - Sarasota, FL - Licensed Optician (Full time or Part time)

EssilorLuxottica; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica Group is seeking a Licensed Optician for LensCrafters in Sarasota, Florida. The role emphasizes delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring high-quality eyewear standards are met.

Responsibilities include fitting glasses, assisting with prescriptions, and maintaining store organization. The ideal candidate will have optical dispensing experience and strong customer service skills.

The position offers competitive pay, with bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School graduate or have equivalent education.
• Must hold a state license for opticians.
• Experience in optical dispensing is necessary.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to listen effectively.

Responsibilities

• Welcome all customers and set expectations.
• Custom fit glasses and ensure prescriptions are accurate.
• Take measurements and adjust eyewear with precision.
• Maintain store appearance and cleanliness.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Knowledge of current store merchandise

Optical dispensing experience

Basic math skills

Familiarity with POS systems

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

State licensure

Tools

iPAD/tablet

POS systems

Calculators

Job description

Requisition ID:931287
Store #:000295 LensCrafters
Position:Full-Time
Total Rewards:Benefits/Incentive Information

LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state‑of‑the‑art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care. Everything we do is centered around sight. Because quality care helps us see the joy in life. Because learning from the best makes us all better. Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in optical care.

At LensCrafters, we want every person who enters our doors to feel our passion for care, and that’s why we’re committed to taking care of you, so you can bring the best quality experience to our patients and customers.

LensCrafters 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.

The Licensed Optician delivers the brand value proposition and helps establish LensCrafters as the premier destination for all vision needs within the community. Creates exceptional value in the lives of customers by delivering legendary customer service and perfectly crafted high‑quality eyewear that exceeds our customers’ expectations.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcome all customers and set expectations with customers
• Custom fit glasses and precisely place prescription in lenses
• Act as a leader in optical acumen
• Take and record measurements, accurately adjust/fit eyewear with attention to detail, ensuring finished eyewear meets standards and customer needs
• Assist team with complex product needs and prescriptions
• Accurately and thoroughly use technology despite time pressure and customer volume, exceptional product knowledge, use of appropriate tools
• Proactively explore root cause of issues, forward‑thinking, ensuring customers are satisfied and expectations exceeded, solution‑driven
• Multi‑task, prioritize and manage time with competing priorities
• Strive to achieve exceptional results on Brand KPIs and competencies
• Take pride in store appearance, help keep store clean, attractive and organized
• Inform management of safety opportunities; demonstrate safe work practices
• Be resourceful, self‑motivated with a desire for continual learning, improvement and results
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including discounts, promotions and inventory management

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent
• State licensure
• Optical dispensing experience
• Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener and team builder
• Knowledge of current store merchandise
• Strong basic math skills
• Awareness of current fashion trends
• Selling skills – ability to use and carry an iPAD/tablet
• Familiarity with POS, computers and calculators
• Embrace new technology and change

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous customer service and retail experience

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.