Part Time Optical Sales (Flexible Schedule)

Pearle Vision--Hasstedt Holdings, LLC; Ames (IA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Pearle Vision is seeking a high energy, customer-focused team member with on-the-job training provided. No optical experience required—we'll teach you on the job and help you grow in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include assisting customers with eyewear selection, handling phone inquiries, placing orders in the POS system, and explaining vision benefits while maintaining a clean, professional office and delivering exceptional service to Story County customers.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum sales or customer service experience in any field.
• Ability to work 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 work with small parts
• Ability to learn fast and retain information
• Be able to work in a fast paced retail environment

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in all aspects of eyewear selection
• Support our customers by answering their phone calls
• Place customer orders into 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

Skills

Sales experience

Customer facing

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Dependability

Computer skills

Phone etiquette

Communication

Multi-tasking

Fine motor skills

Fast learning

Retail environment

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.