Sales Lead

Visionworks of America, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 16,338 - 22,055; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Medical and Dental for Full Timers

Job summary

Visionworks of America, Inc. in Houston, Texas seeks a Senior Optical Specialist-Lead/Sales Lead dedicated to customer engagement and eyewear needs. The ideal candidate will have 12 months of optical experience or an ABO Certification and will be responsible for executing sales goals while ensuring the best patient experience.

The position offers competitive pay between $11.86 and $16.01 per hour alongside benefits like vision coverage, 401(k) savings plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 12 months optical experience necessary or ABO Certification in lieu of experience.
• Maintain Optician License requirements per state guidelines, as needed.
• Strong customer service and sales approach.

Responsibilities

• Engage with patients/customers to recommend products and services.
• Deliver daily sales goals and maintain knowledge of optical products.
• Execute operational activities to meet financial and customer experience goals.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Optical Knowledge

Sales Goals Execution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ABO Certification

Job description

Store 243, Almeda Mall, Houston, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM

About Us:

Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry? We're looking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whether it's a friendly voice over the phone, or a welcoming smile when a patient walks into your store, we need individuals who are passionate about helping customers look great and see great.

Pay Class: Full Time

Pay: $11.86 - $16.01 per hour

The Role:

A Visionworks Sr. Optical Specialist-Lead/Sales Lead is the very face of our business and is dedicated to ensuring the best possible journey for every patient and customer. This person is trained and knowledgeable about optics, our products/services and managed vision care. The Sr. OS personally takes the patient/customer through the Visionworks experience ensuring their eyewear needs are met in a simple, human and bold way. A Senior Optical Specialist has 12 mo. prior industry (optical) experience.

The SR. OS currently has and maintains license requirements per state guidelines in this role and dispenses eyewear in states where required and/if licensed.

• Delivers daily sales goals by ensuring the best execution of the Customer/Patient Experience journey
• Engage with patients/customers and recommend products and services that meet their eye care needs
• Measure patients/customers for their eyewear and maintain product/optical knowledge through cont. training and development to ensure eyewear is Right the First Time. May troubleshoot eyewear needs as necessary
• Execute day-to-day operational activities to support the store's financial and customer experience goals including opening and closing the store as needed in LEAD positions only

Qualifications:

• 12 months optical experience necessary (within Visionworks or other organization) or ABO Certification in lieu of experience
• HS diploma, GED or equivalent related job experience
• Maintain Optician License requirements per state guidelines, as needed (Licensed)

What we offer!

At Visionworks, we offer a generous, competitive benefits package (for our part timers, too!) and exclusive employee discounts —including but not limited to

• Vision Coverage
• 401 (k) Savings Plan
• Paid Time off
• Milestone anniversary awards
• Medical, Dental for Full Timers
• And more!

Everyone has a story that makes them who they are. At Visionworks, we’re looking for charismatic people who can lead authentically and with their own unique voice. We are actively committed to fostering an environment where all are seen and heard equally as we embrace Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).

For roles that are remote (i.e., Work From Home (WFM)) or hybrid (i.e., partial onsite at a VSP location and WFM), must demonstrate a high level of engagement in virtual environments, including maintaining camera presence during meetings to support effective communication and team alignment.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Compensation range for the roles is listed above. Applicable salary rangers may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

Store 243, Almeda Mall, Houston, Texas, United States of America