Sales Lead Part Time

Visionworks of America, Inc.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time off

Milestone anniversary awards

Medical, Dental for Full Timers

Job summary

Visionworks is seeking a Sr. Optical Specialist - Lead/Sales Lead to be the face of our Niles store, guiding patients through the eyewear journey with warmth and expertise.

You will drive daily sales goals, recommend eyewear solutions, and ensure the Right the First Time fit while maintaining strong product knowledge and outstanding service. This role requires charisma, excellent communication, and leadership to motivate team members and deliver an exceptional customer experience at Visionworks.

Qualifications

• 12 months optical experience required or ABO Certification in lieu of experience.
• Related customer or patient experience preferred, but not required.
• HS diploma/GED or equivalent related job experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 continued training to ensure eyewear is Right the First Time.
• Execute day-to-day operational activities to support the store's financial and customer experience goals including restocking inventory, merchandising, and order fulfillment of eyewear to ship.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Sales

Education

HS diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Store 810, Golf Mill Shopping Center, Niles, Illinois, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM

About Us:

Want to bring the “care” back to the vision care industry?We'relooking for charismatic types who are ready to be the heart of our brand. Whetherit'sa 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: Part Time Pay Rate:$15 -17.29 per hr The Role:

A VisionworksSr. Optical Specialist - Lead/Sales Leadis 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/servicesand managed vision care. The person takes the patient/customer through the Visionworks experience ensuring their eyewear needs are met in a simple,humanand bold way.

• 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
• Execute day-to-day operational activities to support the store's financial and customer experience goals including restocking inventory, merchandising, and order fulfillment of eyewear to ship

Qualifications:

• 12 months optical experience necessary (within Visionworks or otherorganization) orABO Certification in lieu of experience
• Related customer or patient experience preferred, but not necessary
• HS diploma,GEDor equivalent related job experience

What we offer!

• 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’relooking 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,Equityand Inclusion (DE&I).

For roles that are remote (i.e., WorkFromHome (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. Wemaintaina 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 bedeterminedbased on experience and other job-related factorspermittedby law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses, equity, and commissions.

Store 810, Golf Mill Shopping Center, Niles, Illinois, United States of America