Part Time Optical Sales (Flexible Schedule)

Pearle Vision-Hasstedt Holdings, LLC; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above average hourly wage

Simple IRA

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Commission pay

Vision Benefits

Job summary

Pearle Vision-Hasstedt Holdings, LLC is seeking a customer-focused team member in Ames to assist customers with eyewear selection and insurance explanations. On-the-job training will prepare you to handle orders, operate the POS system, and maintain eye care products with care.

The role emphasizes friendly, clear communication, multitasking in a fast-paced retail setting, and contributing to a welcoming store environment in Story County for a part-time schedule of 20–30 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of sales or customer service experience in any field.
• Excellent customer interaction and communication abilities.
• Detail oriented with ability to multitask in a busy retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in eyewear selection and explain options.
• Support customers by answering phone calls.
• Enter customer orders into the POS system.
• Explain vision insurance benefits to customers.
• Maintain, adjust and dispense eyewear; keep the office clean and organized.
• Promote high levels of customer service to customers.

Skills

Customer service

One-on-one with customers

Detail oriented

Self motivated

Dependable

Basic computer skills

Telephone skills

Great communication skills

Multi-task

Fine motor skills

Learn fast

Fast paced retail environment

Tools

POS system

Job description

Our business is continuing to grow and we are seeking a high level key person to add to our awesome team. No optical experience? We'll teach you on the job!

REQUIRED SKILLS

• 1 year minimum sales or customer service experience in any field
• Enjoy working one on one with customers
• Detail oriented
• Self motivated
• Dependable
• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Telephone skills
• Great communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Sharp fine motor skills to be able to work with small parts
• Ability to learn fast and retain information
• Be able to work in a fast paced retail environment

JOB DETAILS

We are going to provide on the job training that will enable you to do the following:

• Assist customers in all aspects of eyewear selection
• Support our customers by answering their phone calls
• Place customer orders in to the point of sale system
• Help customer understand vision insurance benefits
• Maintain, adjust and dispense eyewear to the customer
• Continually learn and grow so that you may best serve the customer
• Perform basic daily chores that keep our office looking clean, organized and professional
• Promote the highest level of customer service to our valued customers

JOB BENEFITS

You will be joining a top notch team and locally owned franchise location that has been serving Story County and the surrounding area for over 40 years. Besides having a rewarding career helping our customers see the world, you also will have the following benefits once you meet the necessary qualifying criteria:

• Above average hourly wage
• Simple IRA (similar to 401K)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Commission pay
• Vision Benefits

This position will be part-time at 20-30 hours per week.

We are closed all Sundays and customary holidays.