Licensed Optician

National Vision, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading optical retailer as a full-time associate in Durham, NC. You'll play a vital role in assisting customers with eyewear, ensuring satisfaction through excellent service. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and Sundays off while helping people see their best.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Personal Time Off

Paid Company Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discount

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Maintain license as required by state.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales and company objectives.
• Assist with dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Maintain accurate and organized patient records.

Skills

Selling Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Time-management

Education

State License

Job description

A rewarding career where you can really make a difference, backed by competitive pay and benefits.

Type:

Full-time

Job Responsibilities

What would you do? – The Specifics

• Meet National Vision’s sales and company objectives.
• Follow the America’s Best “Code of Excellence” to ensure customer satisfaction by creating a warm and welcoming environment for customers.
• Assist with dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses to customers.
• Perform insertion and removal training of contact lenses for customers.
• Educate clients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care.
• Maintain accurate and organized patient records.
• Maintain visual merchandising according to Brand and Company Standards.
• Mentor potential Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Preferred Qualifications

Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent

• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required.
• Maintain license, as required by state.
• Strong selling skills, aimed at meeting both the store’s and self-sales targets, by following company policies.
• Able to give instruction in a clear and concise manner to customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Multitasking and time-management skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

Additional Information

Taking care of our people

We understand the importance of financial health and security, and because of that, we provide competitive compensation to all Associates – including bonus potential for every position in the store! We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flex spending account, paid personal time off, paid company holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discount, and much more. At National Vision, we strive to deliver opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment. We provide training programs, access to educational courses, and pride ourselves on promoting from within.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America’s Best brand continues to grow, with over 1000 stores. Each location combines eyewear and eye care into one excellent experience at a low price.

At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible.

Our talented team of opticians and associates help customers see their best to live their best. By selling, fitting, and dispensing eyewear with superb customer service, our opticians uphold our standard of excellence and are rewarded with an impressive benefits package.

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed!