Licensed Optician - Estero, FL - Sunglass Hut - SIGN ON BONUS

Luxottica; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Luxottica is seeking a Licensed Optician for Sunglass Hut in Estero, Florida. The role involves fitting lenses and frames, providing exceptional customer service, and supporting store operations to achieve sales goals.

Qualified candidates will possess a High School diploma, state licensure, and optical dispensing experience. This position offers competitive pay with potential bonuses and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• State Licensure in Opticianry.
• Optical dispensing experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and set expectations.
• Custom fit glasses and place prescriptions in lenses.
• Ensure finished eyewear meets standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Optical dispensing experience

Basic math skills

Selling skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

State Licensure in Opticianry

Tools

POS systems

iPAD/tablet

Computers

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION

A licensed Optician at Sunglass Hut will serve as an ambassador of the Sunglass Hut brand by delivering great service through the Sunglass Hut Experience. You will be an on-the-floor leader, filling ophthalmic sunglass prescriptions and fitting/adapting lenses and frames. In addition, you will be performing all functions related to the Sunglass Hut Experience and Store Operations to support and assist management in achieving sales goals., Including learning and maintaining knowledge of the policies and procedures for opening, closing, and operating the store.

MAJOR DUTIES AND 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
• Proactively, 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
• 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 in Opticianry
• 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

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.