Optical Sales Associate — Growth & Benefits

America; Lyons Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Educational courses

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring a Sales Associate to deliver an exceptional customer experience and support store operations. You will help customers choose eyewear, dispense glasses, and maintain records in a fast-paced retail setting.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, ability to handle multiple tasks, and adherence to state laws regarding credentials. Compensation is hourly, with benefits and opportunities to grow within National Vision.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of retail or customer service experience is preferred.
• Skilled at multi-tasking and handling a fast-paced work environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service while supporting store sales goals
• Help customers select eyewear based on lifestyle, prescription, and budget
• Dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses and provide lens training (as permitted by state law)
• Educate customers on eyewear and contact lens care
• Maintain accurate customer and patient records
• Communicate order status and answer incoming phone calls
• Keep the store clean, organized, and visually merchandised to brand standards
• Support inventory control and loss prevention procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• In some locations, state laws require certain responsibilities to be performed by individuals with specific licences or credentials. Job duties and work practices may vary to meet these requirements.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring a Sales Associate to deliver an exceptional customer experience and support store operations. You will help customers choose eyewear, dispense glasses, and maintain records in a fast-paced retail setting.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, ability to handle multiple tasks, and adherence to state laws regarding credentials. Compensation is hourly, with benefits and opportunities to grow within National Vision.