Licensed Optician

Pearle Vision; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in eye care is seeking a Licensed Optician to join their team. This role focuses on providing exceptional customer service and fostering relationships with clients. You will be responsible for filling eyeglass prescriptions, fitting lenses, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and attention to detail. The position offers a creative and energetic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the customer experience. If you are passionate about eye care and retail, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• State licensure or certification as an optician required.
• Experience in retail or customer service establishments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer experiences and foster retention.
• Fill ophthalmic prescriptions and assist customers with frame selection.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Retail Operations

Tools

Optical Measurement Tools

Point of Sale (POS) Systems

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At every neighborhood Pearle Vision, we believe nothing should prevent patients from getting the eye care they need. Consider working for a Pearle Vision location in your community. We seek employees who are creative, energetic, and people-focused, looking for exciting opportunities in eye care or retail.

Requisition ID: 876615

Store #: 006234 Pearle Vision

Position: Full-Time

Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information

At every neighborhood Pearle Vision, we believe nothing should prevent patients from getting the eye care they need. Consider working for a Pearle Vision location in your community. We seek employees who are creative, energetic, and people-focused, looking for exciting opportunities in eye care or retail.

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Licensed Optician attracts and retains customers by delivering an exceptional customer experience, fosters customer retention, and promotes outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Drives profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture through practicing NECE and using effective retail sales skills.
• Develops professional business relationships with other Associates and Doctors.
• Fills ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames, including but not limited to:
• Utilizing optical prescription, evaluates prescription in conjunction with customer's visual requirements;
• Asking lifestyle questions to determine customer’s vision needs;
• Recommending specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit customer needs;
• Assisting customers in the selection of frames and coordinating frames with optical measurements and prescription;
• Conducting measurements of bridge and eyesize, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers using appropriate tools;
• Troubleshooting vision issues confidently and resolving them for customer satisfaction;
• Aiding in training new associates to understand frame and lens selection.
• Assists with ensuring each store is effectively merchandised and presented according to Planogram and other Company standards.
• Ensures high quality through accurate measurements, correct pricing, POS entry, and realistic delivery time quotes.
• Maximizes Managed Vision Care relationships and sales opportunities.
• Assists with the timely implementation of approved Marketing programs by executing marketing initiatives, signage, and promotions.

Basic (required) Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• State licensure or certification by a recognized opticianary association as an optician
• Experience and results with retail or customer service establishments
• Ability to sell using sales skills and be accountable for sales results
• Ability to present and implement creative solutions to grow the business
• Enthusiastic and concise communication skills to meet/exceed customer expectations and foster positive relationships
• Attention to detail in store merchandising
• Ability to manage priorities, take calculated risks, and follow-up effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in retail operations
• 3+ years of experience
• Experience with personal computers

Employee pay is determined by factors including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage laws. Benefits may include healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and employee discounts. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request in accordance with laws. To request accommodations, contact the Luxottica Hotline or email [e-mail].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, or other protected characteristics.