Licensed Optician - Charlottesville, VA - LensCrafters

Luxottica; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your passion for eye care can shine! As a Licensed Optician, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service and high-quality eyewear to customers in a vibrant community. This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while fostering a welcoming environment for patients. You will be responsible for creating memorable experiences, ensuring every customer leaves satisfied. If you are a resourceful and motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the optical industry.

Benefits

Health Care

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• High School graduate with state licensure and optical dispensing experience required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and fit eyewear accurately.
• Assist customers with complex product needs and ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Optical Dispensing Experience

Strong Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Selling Skills

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

State Licensure

Tools

POS Systems

iPAD/Tablet

Computers

Job description

Licensed Optician - Charlottesville, VA - LensCrafters

LensCrafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care.
Everything we do is centered around sight. Because quality care helps us see the joy in life. Because learning from the best, makes us all better. Because continuing our legacy of the highest optical standards helps us innovate the future in optical care.

At LensCrafters, we want every person who enters our doors to feel our passion for care. And that's why we’re committed to taking care of you, so you can bring the best quality experience to our patients and customers.

LensCrafters is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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

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.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Charlottesville
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
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