Licensed Optician-Olympia, WA-Pearle Vision

At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from getting the eye care they need. Consider working for a Pearle Vision right in your community. We look for employees who are creative, energetic, and people focused looking for exciting opportunities in eye care or retail. Requisition ID: 926314 Store # : 006304 Pearle Vision Position: Full-Time Overview Pearle Vision is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world‑class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting‑edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 employees worldwide. General Function The Licensed Optician attracts and retains customers by delivering an exceptional customer experience, fosters customer retention, and promotes outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction. Major Duties & Responsibilities Drives profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture by practicing NECE and using effective retail sales skills. Develops professional business relationships with other Associates and Doctors. Fills ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames, to include but not limited to the following: Utilizes optical prescription, evaluates prescription in conjunction with customer’s visual requirements. Asks lifestyle questions to determine customer’s vision needs. Recommends specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit customer needs. Assists customers in the selection of frames and coordinates frames with optical measurements and prescription. Conducts measurements of bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance and optical centers using appropriate tools. Troubleshoots vision issues confidently and brings to resolution for customer satisfaction. Aids in training of new associates to help them understand frame and lens selection. Assists with ensuring each store is effectively merchandised and presented according to planogram and other company standards. Ensures high quality through accurate measurements, correct pricing, POS entry, and realistic delivery time quotes. Maximizes Managed Vision Care relationships and sales opportunities. Assists with the timely implementation of approved marketing programs and company standards for signage and promotions. Basic (required) Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent. State licensure or certification by a nationally‑recognized opticianary association as an optician. Experience and results with a retail or customer service establishment. Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results. Ability to present and implement decisive and creative solutions to issues/opportunities to grow the business. Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations and foster positive and results‑oriented associate, doctor and host relationships. Success in store merchandising and attention to detail. Ability to manage priorities through adaptability, willingness to take calculated risks, and follow‑up. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in retail operations. 3+ years of experience. Experience with personal computers. Pay Range 22.93 - 35.76 per hour. Benefits In addition to base pay, you may be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts. Compliance & Equal Opportunity EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at View phone number on click.appcast.io (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email View email address on click.appcast.io. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law. #J-18808-Ljbffr