Apprentice Optician

Now Hiring!!! We are growing and are in need of an Apprentice Optician for our Saugus location. We will consider full and part time applicants. We are looking for an Apprentice Optician (or someone experienced in optical looking to become an Optician) who's number one goal is to provide exceptional customer service and care for our patients. Lab experience is a bonus, or if you would like to learn the lab, we'd love to teach you. Our focus first and foremost is doing what is best for our patients which is quality service and products. We provide goals and sales commissions with this position. We are offering a career path and a home, rather than just a job! BENEFITS: * Competitive hourly wage plus sales commissions * Opportunity for advancement and growth in your field * Excellent benefits package including medical, dental and retirement (with company contribution) for full time position * Paid vacation (full time only) and sick time * 7 paid holidays (full time only) and 1.5 pay rate for Sundays * Annual glasses and contact lens benefits for all staff * Positive culture with flexible scheduling Main Duties & Responsibilities: * Provide patients with an outstanding experience * Educate patients and make professionalrecommendations based on their individual needs * Develop professionalrelationships with coworkers and Doctors as it is important to work as a team * Ensure a quality patient experience through correct pricing, accurate POS entry, and realistic delivery time frames * Provide appropriate guidance to patients regarding their Managed Vision Care benefits * Assist with the timely execution of approved marketingsignage and promotions according to company standards * Other duties as assigned by Store Manager Knowledge, Qualifications, & Skills: * Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results * Experience and proven results with a retail or customer service establishment * Ability to present and implement decisive and creative solutionsto help grow the business * Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed patient expectations * Foster positive and productive associate and doctor relationships * Attention to detail and follow-up * Ability to manage priorities through adaptability and flexibility * Willingness to take calculated risks * Experience with computers * High school diploma or equivalent OR comparable experience achieved with a preferred minimum of 1-2 years in a retail environment We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.