Licensed Optician - Pearle Vision - Richmond, VA

Certification TOGAF; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica is recruiting a Licensed Optician in Richmond, VA to deliver exceptional customer experiences and drive store sales. You will fit lenses, advise on frames, and ensure precise measurements aligned with prescriptions.

The role emphasizes customer service, merchandising, and collaboration with associates and doctors to support vision care excellence and a positive, results-driven atmosphere.

Qualifications

• State licensure or certification by a nationally-recognized opticianary association as an optician.
• Retail or customer service experience with demonstrated sales results.
• Ability to present decisive and creative solutions to grow the business.

Responsibilities

• Fills ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fits/adapts lenses and frames.
• Guides customers in frame selection and coordinates measurements.
• Conducts measurements (bridge, eyesize, etc.) and ensures accurate pricing and delivery quotes.
• Maximizes Managed Vision Care relationships and supports marketing initiatives.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Sales skills

Communication

Merchandising

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Optician licensure or certification

Bachelor degree (preferred)

Tools

Personal computers

Job description

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.