Optical Supervisor - Christiana Mall

Warby Parker; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Warby Parker is opening a new store and seeks an Optical Supervisor to lead the in-house optical team, assist customers with eyewear needs, take measurements, and ensure high standards. You will act as a keyholder, opening and closing duties, and guiding the team to deliver exceptional service.

The ideal candidate is a licensed dispensing optician or ABO-certified, with a proactive, energetic mindset and a commitment to Warby Parker standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed dispensing optician in states that require a license or ABO-certified.

Responsibilities

• Directly assist customers with eyewear needs and take and record measurements including fitting and adjustments with accuracy.
• Explain prescription terminology and product offerings to customers.
• Lead store operations and staff, mentor Optical team and participate in Apprentice Program.
• Maintain store systems, inventory databases and general business operations.
• Foster a productive, positive employee culture on the sales floor.

Job description

New Store OpeningWarby Parker is searching for an Optical Supervisor to join our growing team of in-house optical professionals. In this role, you'll rely on your optical prowess, friendly demeanor, and product expertise to create incredible customer experiences. Whether you're helping longtime WarbyParker fans or first-time wearers, you'll leave them excited and confident about our glasses. (Our frames are really special, after all. Take a peek at how our glasses are made.) Acting as a keyholder to the store, you'll help open and close up shop as well as maintain internal operations. As a leader of the team, you'll foster an upbeat and productive work environment for the opticians and retail advisors. Our ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter and a lifelong learner who's eager to help Warby Parker grow. Sound like your cup of tea? Read on!

New Store OpeningWarby Parker is searching for an Optical Supervisor to join our growing team of in-house optical professionals. In this role, you'll rely on your optical prowess, friendly demeanor, and product expertise to create incredible customer experiences. Whether you're helping longtime WarbyParker fans or first-time wearers, you'll leave them excited and confident about our glasses. (Our frames are really special, after all. Take a peek at how our glasses are made.) Acting as a keyholder to the store, you'll help open and close up shop as well as maintain internal operations. As a leader of the team, you'll foster an upbeat and productive work environment for the opticians and retail advisors. Our ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter and a lifelong learner who's eager to help Warby Parker grow. Sound like your cup of tea? Read on!

What you'll do

Optical duties

• Work directly with customers to help meet all of their eyewear needs
• Take and record measurements, adjust and fit eyewear, and execute these details with flawless accuracy
• Check that our finished eyewear meets our optical standards, as well as customer requirements and requests
• Use your expertise to explain prescription terminology and product offerings to customers

Leadership responsibilities

• Set your store up for success each day by ensuring that all operational, service, and staff zoning procedures are executed to Warby Parker standards
• Drive the store vision and sales by providing above-and-beyond service on the floor and acting as the main contact for customer and operational questions
• Work with store management to lead and mentor the Optical team, including participants of our Optician Apprentice Program, and exemplify what great service looks like
• Help maintain general store systems, inventory databases, and business operations
• Foster and support a productive, positive employee culture in your store

Who you are

• A licensed dispensing optician in states that require a license or an ABO-certified