Optical Sales Associate- Optician

Pearle Vision; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearle Vision in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a Sales Associate to deliver an exceptional patient experience by assisting with eyeglass selections. This role involves filling prescriptions, fitting lenses and frames, and providing guidance on Managed Vision Care. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales skills, customer service experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent. The position emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail, ensuring a quality patient experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist patients in eyeglass selection and provide sales support.
• Experience with handling optical prescriptions and fitting lenses.
• Strong communication skills to enhance patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with frame and lens selection.
• Fill eyeglass prescriptions and fit lenses and frames.
• Provide guidance on Managed Vision Care.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The basic function of the Sales Associate is to deliver an exceptional patient experience by assisting patients in their eyeglass frame and lens selection. The Sales Associate will also greet patients and have outstanding sales skills. Will train the right individual.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions, and fit and adapt lenses and frames, to include but not limited to the following:
• Utilize optical prescriptions in conjunction to the patient's visual requirements.
• Recommend specific lenses and lens coatings to suit patient needs.
• Assist patients in the selection of frames, and coordinate frames to prescription and patient need.
• Perform appropriate optical related measurements.
• Ensure a quality patient experience through correct pricing, POS entry, and realistic delivery time quotes.
• Provide appropriate guidance to patients regarding Managed Vision Care.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle fast paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to create a team atmosphere.
• Other duties as assigned by Store Manager.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results.
• Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed patient expectations.
• Foster positive associate relationships.
• Attention to detail and follow-up.
• Ability to manage priorities through adaptability and flexibility.
• Experience personal computers.
• Dependable.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent.

The successful candidate must meet the position requirements above in order to perform the essential functions of this position and achieve the outcomes/results indicated in this position description.