Licensed Optician - Bilingual

National Vision; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical retailer seeks an Optician to provide exceptional customer service by dispensing eyewear and educating clients. This role offers Sundays off, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement savings. Ideal candidates will have strong selling skills and a professional attitude.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance

401k retirement savings with company match

Paid personal time off

Employee eyewear discount

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Maintain license as required by state.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Selling Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Detail Oriented

Instructional Skills

Education

Optician License

Job description

Eyeglass World is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. Eyeglass World has over 100 locations across the United States and offers eye exams, contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses and protective eyewear. The brand keeps customers happy with affordable prices and same-day service via in-store labs.

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 strong force of talented opticians and associates help customers see their best to live their best. By selling, fitting and dispensing eyewear to customers with superb customer service, our opticians ensure our standard of excellence is never compromised – and they’re rewarded for that with an impressive benefits package.

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

Job Description

What would you do? – The Specifics

• Meet National Vision’s sales and company objectives including average sale and feature percentages.
• Follow the Eyeglass World “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 to customers as permitted/required by state law.
• Educate clients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care.
• Maintain accurate and organized patient records.
• Maintain awareness of same day service using “Ready When Promised” production board.
• Complete inventory count and replenish stock as necessary.
• Mentor potential Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Qualifications

Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent

• Fluent in reading and speaking both English and Spanish.
• 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.
• Detailed oriented.
• 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, 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 the ever-increasing amount of promotions 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.

About the company

National Vision, Inc. is one of the largest optical retailers in the country operating under five brands including America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses and Eyeglass World.

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