Vision Center Lead: Drive Sales, Service & Community Impact

Walmart Inc.; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Live Better U education

Job summary

Walmart Inc. in Palatine, IL is seeking an Optical Department Lead to drive sales growth through merchandising, pricing accuracy, and inventory oversight.

You will forecast trends, align product assortments with local customer needs, and ensure world-class service across the optical department. The role requires overseeing eyewear measurements, fittings, and contact lens education under optometric supervision, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Option 1: Completion of 2 or more years of college.
• Option 2: 1 year's retail experience and 1 year's supervisory experience.
• Option 3: 2 years' general work experience, including 1 year's optical experience and high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Meets eligibility requirements to work in the Vision Center, including minimum age of 18, certification, registration, licensure, and other qualifications required by company policy and applicable regulations.
• Experience with insurance processing and electronic health records.

Responsibilities

• Lead department sales growth through merchandising, pricing, inventory oversight, and seasonal execution.
• Forecasts sales trends and aligns assortments with customer needs and local patterns.
• Oversees eyewear measurements, fittings, and contact lens education under supervision.
• Promotes optical technologies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and customer experience.
• Lead and develop the optical team through hiring, training, and performance management.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Retail experience

Education

Two years of college

Tools

Insurance processing

Job description

Walmart Inc. in Palatine, IL is seeking an Optical Department Lead to drive sales growth through merchandising, pricing accuracy, and inventory oversight.

You will forecast trends, align product assortments with local customer needs, and ensure world-class service across the optical department. The role requires overseeing eyewear measurements, fittings, and contact lens education under optometric supervision, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and safety standards.