Retail Sales Associate

Luxottica; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

LensCrafters in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Sales Associate to deliver an exceptional shopping experience and build brand loyalty. You will greet customers, assist with product selection, and maintain store standards while staying informed about current products.

The role emphasizes high-quality customer service, multitasking in a fast-paced setting, and collaborating with management to ensure a seamless shopping journey for all guests.

Qualifications

• 1 year of previous sales or customer service experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while also being committed to creating an amazing customer experience.
• Self-motivated, team player.

Responsibilities

• Greeting and serving customers.
• Inform merchandisers/managers on stocking needs.
• Ensure visual standards set forth by management and the company are maintained.
• Problem-solve for customer issues and loop in management for assistance.
• Manage VIP clientele with high-touch service and loyalty.
• Stay informed on current product assortment as a brand ambassador.
• Follow management instructions and attend meetings as required.
• Be punctual and communicate obstacles to management.
• Act as a brand ambassador within the local and broader communities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Team player

Job description

At LensCrafters, we love eyes and care about the people behind them. With over 900 locations, LensCrafters is the largest optical retailer in North America and our love of eyes and higher standard of quality have made LensCrafters an industry leader for over 30 years.

JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL FUNCTION

As a Sales Associate, your objective will be to provide an exceptional shopping experience that will encourage positive customer connections and brand loyalty.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote an excellent customer experience, including but are not limited to:
  • Greeting and serving customers
  • Inform merchandisers/managers on stocking needs
  • Ensure all visual standards set forth by management and the company are always maintained
  • Problem-solve for any customer issues and loop in management for assistance
• Manage complex customer service situations by applying a high touch level of assistance to VIP clientele on a regular basis and in turn ensure VIP clientele retention
• Remain up-to-date and educated on current product assortment to serve as an informed ambassador of the brand
• Actively listen and act on any instructions given by management or superior as defined by management at any time
• Occasionally assist with opening and closing duties as needed
• Comply with professional regulations, internal rules and code of conduct set forth by the company and management
• Attend and participate in occasional work meetings
• Hold yourself accountable for shift punctuality and proactively communicate to manager if obstacles arise
• Serve as an ambassador to the brand by leveraging your innate sensibility, style, and pre-established connection to the local and broader communities where our brands’ culture flourishes

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of previous sales or customer service experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while also being committed to creating an amazing customer experience
• Self-motivated, team player

Pay Range:-21.74

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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