Optician - Full time - Optician

Brand: Pearle Vision Location: Norfolk, VA, US, 23511 Store #: 00A886 Pearle Vision Position: Full-Time Total Rewards: 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. 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 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.
GENERAL FUNCTION The Licensed Optician attracts and retains customers by delivering an exceptional customer experience, fosters customer retention, and promotes outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction
Drives profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture by practicing NECE and using effective retail sales skills.
Utilizing optical prescription, evaluates prescription in conjunction with customer's visual requirements;
Asking lifestyle questions to determine customer's vision needs;
Recommending specific lenses, lens coatings and frames to suit customer needs;
Assisting customers in the selection of frames and coordinating frames with optical measurements and prescription;
Troubleshooting vision issues confidently and bringing to resolution for customer satisfaction;
Aiding 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.
Assists with the timely implementation of approved Marketing programs by the execution of marketing programs and initiatives, and company standards for signage and promotions.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience and results with a retail or customer service establishment
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 as well as 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.
Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in retail operations
~Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts. 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 or email View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.
Retail Sales, Social Media, Merchandising, Ophthalmic, Retail, Marketing, Healthcare