Licensed Optician

Certification TOGAF; Edgewater (NJ); On-site; USD 34,467 - 53,753; Full time

Job summary

LensCrafters in Edgewater, NJ is hiring a Licensed Optician to deliver exceptional eye care and eyewear fitting. You will welcome customers, perform precise measurements, fit glasses, and place prescriptions with attention to detail while delivering legendary service.

As a key member of our store team, you will showcase current eyewear trends, use iPad/tablet tools, and maintain standards of quality and store appearance. State licensure and optical dispensing experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and set expectations.
• Custom fit glasses and place prescriptions in lenses.
• Lead in optical acumen.
• Take and record measurements and adjust eyewear.
• Assist team with complex product needs & prescriptions.
• Use technology accurately under time pressure & with high product knowledge.
• Ensure eyewear meets standards and customer needs.
• Maintain store appearance, cleanliness & organization.
• Adhere to policies including discounts and inventory management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Listening

Team building

Selling skills

Math skills

Fashion awareness

Tech-savvy

POS familiarity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

State Licensure

Tools

iPad/tablet

POS systems

Calculators

Job description

The Licensed Optician delivers the brand value proposition & 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 & perfectly crafted high quality eyewear which exceeds our customers’ expectations.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome all customers, set expectations with customers
• Custom fit glasses & precisely place prescription in lenses
• Acts as a leader in optical acumen
• Take & record measurements, accurately adjust/fit eyewear with attention to detail, ensure finished eyewear meets standards & customer needs
• Assists team with complex product needs & prescriptions
• Accurate & thorough use of technology despite time pressure & customer volume, exceptional product knowledge, use of appropriate tools
• Proactive, explores root cause of issues, forward thinking, ensures customers are satisfied & expectations are exceeded, solution driven
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize & manage time with competing priorities
• Strive to achieve exceptional results on Brand KPIs & competencies
• Take pride in store appearance, help to keep store clean, attractive & organized
• Inform management of safety opportunities; demonstrates safe work practices
• Resourceful, self-motivated with a desire for continual learning, improvement & results
• Adhere to company policies & procedure, including discounts, promotions & inventory management

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous customer service & retail experience

Pay Range: 25.02 - 39.02

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.