Optical Retail Sales Associate FT Ames, IA

Eyemart Express; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Matching 401k

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading optical retailer in Ames, IA is seeking a Full-Time Optical Retail Sales Associate. This role involves guiding customers in selecting eyeglasses and ensuring exceptional service. Responsibilities include managing patient files, processing payments and insurance claims, and maintaining product knowledge. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED and strong communication skills. The company offers competitive benefits including health and vision insurance, a 401k plan, and flexibility with scheduling to promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Optical industry experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Optical retail experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and guide patients in selecting eyewear.
• Process payments, refunds, and insurance claims.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and manage files.
• Take necessary measurements and inspect products for accuracy.
• Process insurance claims and coordinate with labs.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge for customers.
• Create and manage patient files with confidentiality.
• Take measurements, prepare work orders, inspect final products.
• Adjust and repair frames as needed.
• Price, stock and organize merchandise.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service

Optical expertise

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities with Eyemart Express

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Optical Retail Sales Associate FT Ames, IA

Optical Retail Sales Associate Full Time

30 years ago Dr. Barnes founded Eyemart Express to deliver everything a patient needs. It started with one friendly shop in Appleton, WI and has since expanded to over 245 in 42 states. Today, Eyemart Express is celebrated for promptly delivering quality eyewear at great prices, while maintaining great relationships with optometrists and local communities. We’re not like everyone else, with local labs in stores, eye exams and same-day delivery on glasses — our customers never miss a moment. Now, you can join one of the nation’s top optical retailers and get to improve lives by helping people see better.

Earning Potential: The earning potential for this role is competitive, inclusive of base pay and incentives.

As a Retail Associate, you'll guide patients in selecting eyeglass frames, lenses, and coatings tailored to their needs. You'll ensure accurate measurements and prescription information for our lab technicians, oversee the production process, and provide personalized care when dispensing glasses to patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide Exceptional Customer Service: Use your optical expertise and product knowledge to precisely meet customer needs, ensuring personalized and informed interaction
• Stay informed about sales, promotions, and company policies
• Process payments and refunds using our Point of Sale system
• Educate patients on eyeglass care
• Process insurance claims
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge
• Create and manage patient files with confidentiality in mind
• Take necessary measurements, prepare work orders, and inspect final products for accuracy
• Adjust and repair frames as needed
• Price, stock, and organize merchandise

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Optical industry experience is a plus!
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Matching 401k
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Fully paid benefits to maintain licensing requirements and opportunities for advancement

At Eyemart Express, we're dedicated to excellence in everything we do. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to be as flexible as possible with scheduling needs to ensure our team members can achieve harmony between work and personal life.

If you're ready to join a company that values excellence, invests in your future, and respects your need for balance, submit your resume today! Eyemart Express is where your career takes off.

This posting provides an overview of the role. A full job description will be provided upon hire.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.