Licensed Optician - Pearle Vision - Richmond, VA

EssilorLuxottica; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 69,200,000 - 97,825,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearle Vision in Richmond, VA is seeking a Licensed Optician to deliver exceptional customer experiences and help patients access eye care.

The role involves fitting frames and lenses, taking precise measurements, and collaborating with doctors and associates while meeting sales targets and maintaining store merchandising standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• State licensure as an optician.
• Retail or customer service experience.
• Ability to sell and meet sales results.
• Strong communication and problem-solving.
• Attention to store merchandising and detail.
• Ability to manage priorities and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture.
• Develop professional relationships with associates and doctors.
• Fill eyeglass prescriptions and fit lenses/frames with accuracy.
• Take measurements (bridge, eyesize, vertex distance, PD) using appropriate tools.
• Support store merchandising per Planogram and company standards.
• Support marketing programs and promotions.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Customer service experience

Sales skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization/adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Optician licensure

Tools

Personal computers

Job description

Licensed Optician - Pearle Vision - Richmond, VA

At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from getting the eye care they need. Consider working for a Pearle Vision right in your community. We look for employees who are creative, energetic, and people focused looking for exciting opportunities in eye care or retail.

Pearle Vision 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. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Licensed Optician attracts and retains customers by delivering an exceptional customer experience, fosters customer retention, and promotes outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Drives profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture by practicing NECE and using effective retail sales skills.

• Develops professional business relationships with other Associates and Doctors.
• Fills ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames, to include but not limited to the following:
  • Utilizing optical prescription, evaluates prescription in conjunction with customer's visual requirements;
  • Asking lifestyle questions to determine customer’s vision needs;
  • Recommending specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit customer needs;
  • Assisting customers in the selection of frames and coordinating frames with optical measurements and prescription;
  • Conducting measurements of bridge and eyesize, temple length, vertex distance, pupilary distance and optical centers using appropriate tools;
  • Troubleshooting vision issues confidently and bringing to resolution for customer satisfaction;
  • Aiding in training of new associates to help them understand frame and lens selection.
• Assists with ensuring each store is effectively merchandised and presented according to Planogram and other Company standards.
• Ensures high quality through accurate measurements, correct pricing, POS entry, and realistic delivery time quotes.
• Maximizes Managed Vision Care relationships and sales opportunities.
• Assists with the timely implementation of approved Marketing programs by the execution of marketing programs and initiatives, and company standards for signage and promotions.

BASIC (REQUIRED) QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• State licensure or certification by a nationally-recognized opticianary association as an optician
• Experience and results with a retail or customer service establishment
• Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results
• Ability to present and implement decisive and creative solutions to issues/opportunities to grow the business
• Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations as well as foster positive and results-oriented associate, doctor and host relationships
• Success in store merchandising and attention to detail
• Ability to manage priorities through adaptability, willingness to take calculated risks, and follow-up.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in retail operations
• 3+ years of experience
• Experience with personal computers

Pay Range: $24.15-$34.14

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.

EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844-303-0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [e-mail] .

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.