Sales Associate – Optical - Part Time

National Vision; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings with company

Parental leave

Employee eyewear discount

College scholarship program

Job summary

America's Best, part of National Vision, is hiring a Sales Associate to deliver an exceptional customer experience while supporting store operations and sales goals.

You'll help customers choose eyewear based on lifestyle, prescription, and budget, dispense glasses, and educate on care, with emphasis on accuracy and friendly service.

This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities, with Sundays off in some locations.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and basic math for transactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and support store sales goals.
• Help customers select eyewear based on lifestyle, prescription, and budget.
• Dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses and provide lens training when allowed.
• Educate customers on eyewear care and contact lens maintenance.
• Maintain accurate customer and patient records.
• Communicate order status and answer phone inquiries.
• Keep the store clean, organized, and visually merchandised to brand standards.
• Support inventory control and loss prevention procedures.

Skills

Retail experience

Multi-tasking

Customer service oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. With over 1,000 stores and counting, each location aims to provide customers with the attention and expertise they deserve. For more information about America's Best, visit AmericasBest.com .

Job Description

As a Sales Associate, you'll play a key role in delivering an exceptional experience for our customers while supporting store operations and sales goals.

• Provide excellent customer service while supporting store sales goals
• Help customers select eyewear based on lifestyle, prescription, and budget
• Dispense eyeglasses and contact lenses and provide lens training (as permitted by state law)
• Educate customers on eyewear and contact lens care
• Maintain accurate customer and patient records
• Communicate order status and answer incoming phone calls
• Keep the store clean, organized, and visually merchandised to brand standards
• Support inventory control and loss prevention procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• In some locations, state laws require certain responsibilities to be performed by individuals with specific licenses or credentials. Job duties and work practices may vary to meet these requirements.

How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we're closed!

Qualifications

What You'll Need:

• Experience & Skills: 1+ year of retail or customer service experience is preferred
• Versatility: Skilled at multi-tasking and handling a fast-paced work environment
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required

Additional Information

At National Vision, we reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future.

Our Benefits Include:

• 401k retirement savings with company match and stock purchase plan
• Parental leave
• Employee eyewear discount
• College scholarship program

Focus on Professional Growth and Career Fulfillment:

• Access to educational courses
• Emphasis on internal promotions and career advancement

At National Vision, you'll enjoy more than just a job – you'll have the chance to thrive in a rewarding career, surrounded by a supportive team and endless opportunities for growth. Join us today and see your future clearly!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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