Licensed Optician or Optical Sales - Manhattan, NY

Eyetastic Services®; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Employee discounts

Family discounts

Continued education

Job summary

Eyetastic Services® in New York City seeks a Licensed Optician or Optician to join a high-end private practice focused on luxury sales and exceptional patient experiences. Full-time and part-time positions are available in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Responsibilities include interpreting prescriptions, guiding frame and lens selection, and delivering an outstanding client experience while building a personal book of business.

Qualifications

• NY Optician Licensure required or unlicensed positions available.
• Experience in optical or luxury retail sales preferred.
• Strong sales, client service, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to build a personal book of business and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent eyewear fitting and adjustment troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and fill eyewear prescriptions with precision.
• Guide patients in frame and lens selection to ensure style and function.
• Perform fittings, adjustments, and troubleshooting for eyewear.
• Deliver luxury sales and top-tier patient experience.
• Build and manage a personal book of business.
• Maintain inventory, display, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with team to deliver seamless patient care.

Skills

Optician licensure

Luxury retail sales

Customer service

Education

Optician license

Job description

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Licensed Optician or Optician to join a high-end, patient-focused private practice in New York City (Manhattan area)! This practice stands out for luxury sales and exceptional patient experiences, seeking driven professionals ready to elevate their careers in an energetic, supportive environment. Full-time and part-time positions available.

Compensation:

• Unlicensed Optician: $20–$30/hour
• Licensed Optician: $25–$40/hour
• Commission: 3% of sales (average $1,500+ per month; some earn double!)
• 401(k) with employer match after 1 year
• Employee and family discounts
• Continued education and professional development

Why This Practice?

• High-end, luxury optical retail environment
• Strong focus on sales, customer experience, and building relationships
• Opportunities for growth: outstanding performers may be considered for ESOP and advanced plans in the future
• Supportive team: work alongside sales staff, techs, lab techs, optometrists, and admins
• Comprehensive training provided for any unfamiliar equipment

Responsibilities:

• Interpret and fill eyewear and contact lens prescriptions with precision and care
• Guide patients through frame and lens selection, ensuring style and function
• Perform fittings, adjustments, and troubleshooting for eyewear
• Deliver an outstanding luxury sales and client experience
• Build and manage a personal book of business
• Maintain inventory, display, and compliance standards
• Collaborate with the team to deliver seamless, top-tier patient care

What Makes a Great Candidate?

• NY Optician Licensure and unlicensed positions available
• Previous optical or luxury retail sales experience strongly preferred
• Strong sales and client service skills; self-driven and dependable
• Ability to build relationships and manage a book of business
• Excellent troubleshooting and eyewear adjustment abilities
• Professionalism, reliability, and a passion for the optical field

This is a rare chance to join one of Manhattan's premier optical teams, where ambition and expertise are rewarded. Those who excel have real potential for career growth and advanced opportunities down the line.