Why You’ll Love This Job
Do you love fashion, fun people, and helping clients look their best? If you have experience in retail sales and a desire to learn optical sales, this may be the perfect career for you! Join the Gulfcoast Eye Center team today in this Optician job at our Sarasota, FL location.
As an Optician, you will be an essential part of an outstanding team, seamlessly taking customers through the process of selecting and ordering eyewear and accessories that best suit them. You will assist with fittings and provide education on the proper care for their chosen products, all within a fun and upbeat environment.
Salary Range: $26 / hour – Full-time or Part-time available
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
- Matching Retirement Plan: Secure your future with our generous retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our paid time off policy.
- Quarterly Bonus: Earn additional income with our performance-based bonuses.
- Continued Education: Expand your knowledge and skills with our ongoing education opportunities.
- Apprenticeship Opportunity: Learn and grow within the company through our apprenticeship program.
- High-End Products: Work with high-end frames and the most advanced eyeglass lenses available.
- No Weekends: Our hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Join the Team: If you love helping patients see and look their best, we will give you the tools and education to further advance your level of care. Genuinely helping patients is what we strive to do for everyone, and our reviews reflect this dedication. We are currently looking for another member for our fabulous team.
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Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service by understanding and assisting patients’ needs.
- Guide and assist patients in the eyewear and frame/lens selection process by using extensive knowledge of product lines and options to educate the client.
- Maximize sales offerings and educate clients on lens options.
- Use proper tools to take accurate measurements and fit/adjust eyewear for patient needs.
- Promise accurate delivery & turnaround times meeting the patients’ needs. Immediately notify the patient of any delays in delivery times.
- Stock eyeglass cases, cleaners, and contact lens station, and ensure frame boards are full as applicable.
Skills & Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1-3 years previous Optician experience required.
- Fashion savvy and enjoy helping people in a customer setting.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written), including strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Comfortable with sales and making transactions.
- Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
Type: Full Time (Hourly)