Licensed Optician - Sundays Off & Growth Path

America's Best; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company 1

Stock purchase plan

Paid sick time

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America’s Best is seeking an Optician to join our Linden, NJ store and help customers see clearly through expert eyewear dispensing and patient care.

You will assist customers with eyeglass and contact lens dispensing, maintain records, meet sales goals, and support store operations while mentoring Apprentices where allowed by law. A licensed, customer-focused professional thrives in a busy retail setting.

Qualifications

• Active dispensing license as required by the state.
• 3+ years related experience or training.
• Previous retail experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Confident selling skills with the ability to meet store goals.
• Organized, detail-minded, and able to multitask in a busy setting.
• Professional, friendly, and comfortable working with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with eyeglass and contact lens dispensing, including contact lens insertion and removal training and product education.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while meeting sales goals and company objectives.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage order follow-up, including customer notifications and weekly outreach.
• Support quality and operational excellence by reducing remakes, following safety standards, and adhering to company policies.
• Maintain inventory control, merchandising standards, and a clean, organized work environment.
• Mentor Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

State dispensing license

3+ years experience or training

Job description

America’s Best is seeking an Optician to join our Linden, NJ store and help customers see clearly through expert eyewear dispensing and patient care.

You will assist customers with eyeglass and contact lens dispensing, maintain records, meet sales goals, and support store operations while mentoring Apprentices where allowed by law. A licensed, customer-focused professional thrives in a busy retail setting.