Licensed Optician

National Vision, Inc.; Old Bridge (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading optical retailer as an associate where you will provide exceptional customer service and assist with eyewear dispensing. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. Sundays off!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Personal Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Eyewear Discounts

Qualifications

• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Maintain required state license.

Responsibilities

• Meet sales and company objectives.
• Assist with dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses.
• Educate clients on proper eyewear care.

Skills

Selling Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

State License

Job description

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

Responsibilities

• 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, following company policies.
• Ability to give clear and concise instructions to customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• 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 provide competitive compensation to all Associates—including bonus potential for every position in the store! Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and dental insurance, 401k retirement savings with company match, flexible spending account, paid personal time off, paid holidays, parental leave, employee eyewear discounts, and more. At National Vision, we strive to offer opportunities for professional growth and long-term career fulfillment through training programs, educational courses, and internal promotions.

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 protected characteristics.

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the U.S. With over 1000 stores, the brand continues to grow, providing a combined optical experience—eyewear and eye care—at a low cost.

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

Our talented team of opticians and associates help customers see their best and live their best. By providing excellent customer service in selling, fitting, and dispensing eyewear, our opticians uphold our standard of excellence—and are rewarded with a competitive benefits package.

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