Optician/Retail Sales Associate Oakbrook,IL

Pearle Vision - Orland Park/Oakbrook Terrace; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Bi-Weekly Commission

Monthly Bonus

Paid Vacations

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Complimentary Eyewear

Family and Friends Discount

Job summary

Pearle Vision is seeking a Sales Associate for the Oakbrook Terrace area to deliver an exceptional patient experience while helping customers select eyeglasses and lenses. You’ll assist with frame fitting, coordinate with prescriptions, and support vision-care services.

The role emphasizes patient satisfaction, product knowledge, and teamwork. The position offers competitive compensation with potential commissions and bonuses, plus paid vacations and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable experience typically achieved with 1-2 years in a retail environment.
• Experience with personal computers preferred.
• Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results.
• Experience and proven results with a retail or customer service establishment.
• Ability to present and implement decisive and creative solutions to opportunities to grow the business.
• Ability to communicate enthusiastically and concisely to meet/exceed patient expectations.
• Attention to detail and follow-up

Responsibilities

• Fill eyeglass prescriptions and fit lenses and frames.
• Assist patients in selecting frames and coordinate with the prescription.
• Perform optical-related measurements.
• Provide guidance to patients regarding Managed Vision Care.
• Help ensure each store is effectively merchandised.

Skills

Sales skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABOUT US:

This is not just a job..........it's a career path with endless possibilities in a vast and growing field. The happiness of those we serve comes directly from our team's collaboration and engagement. You'll receive excellent compensation and a benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile. We consider our work environment our sanctuary and work hard to protect it from negativity, both inside and out. The work you do will be rewarding. But you'll earn more than a paycheck: you'll have opportunities to grow your career. Most of all, we believe you can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be part of something bigger than yourself. Check out our Google reviews!

This position is in Oakbrook Terrace.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation
• Guaranteed $22-$26
• Bi-Weekly Commission
• Monthly Bonus
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Complimentary Eyewear
• Family and Friends Discount

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Sales Associate's basic function is to attract and retain patients by delivering an exceptional patient experience, fostering patient retention, and promoting outstanding doctor satisfaction.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fit and adapt lenses and frames, including but not limited to the following:
  • Utilize optical prescription in conjunction with the patient's visual requirements.
  • Recommend specific lenses and lens coatings to suit patient needs.
  • Assist patients in selecting frames, and coordinate frames with the prescription and patient needs.
  • Perform appropriate optical-related measurements.
• Provide appropriate guidance to patients regarding Managed Vision Care.
• Help ensure each store is effectively merchandised.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results.
• Experience and proven results with a retail or customer service establishment.
• Ability to present and implement decisive and creative solutions to opportunities to grow the business.
• Ability to communicate enthusiastically and concisely to meet/exceed patient expectations.
• Attention to detail and follow-up
• Experience with personal computers preferred.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable experience typically achieved with 1-2 years in a retail environment.

The incumbent or 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. The Company will make every effort to make reasonable accommodations upon request to enable qualified individuals with known disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.