Licensed Optician

National Vision • Port Charlotte, FL

3d

About The Position

America's Best is part of National Vision, one of the largest optical retailers in the United States. The America’s Best brand continues to grow, with 1000 stores and counting. Each location combines both parts of the optical equation – eyewear and eye care – into one excellent experience at a single low price. For more details about America's Best, visit AmericasBest.com. At National Vision, we believe everyone deserves to see their best to live their best. We help people by making quality eye care and eyewear more affordable and accessible. Our strong force of talented opticians and associates help customers see their best to live their best. By selling, fitting and dispensing eyewear to customers with superb customer service, our opticians ensure our standard of excellence is never compromised – and they’re rewarded for that with an impressive benefits package. How would you like Sundays off? Yes, every Sunday we’re closed! What would you do? – The Specifics Meet National Vision’s sales and company objectives. Follow the America’s Best “Code of Excellence” to ensure customer satisfaction by creating a warm and welcoming environment for customers. Assist with dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses to customers. Perform insertion and removal training of contact lenses to customers. Educate clients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care. Maintain accurate and organized patient records. Maintain visual merchandising according to Brand and Company Standards. Mentor potential Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law. Are you the right fit? – The Suitable Talent Previous retail experience preferred, but not required. Maintain license, as required by state. Strong selling skills, aimed at meeting both the store’s and self-sales targets, by following company policies. Strong customer service skills. Able to give instruction in a clear and concise manner to customers. Effective interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational skills. Detailed oriented. Multitasking and time-management skills. Professional attitude and appearance. At National Vision, we reward hard work with competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family now and in the future. At National Vision, you’ll enjoy more than just a job – you’ll have the chance to thrive in a rewarding career, surrounded by a supportive team and endless opportunities for growth. Join us today and see your future clearly! We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Maintain license, as required by state.
• Strong selling skills, aimed at meeting both the store’s and self-sales targets, by following company policies.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able to give instruction in a clear and concise manner to customers.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detailed oriented.
• Multitasking and time-management skills.
• Professional attitude and appearance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous retail experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meet National Vision’s sales and company objectives.
• Follow the America’s Best “Code of Excellence” to ensure customer satisfaction by creating a warm and welcoming environment for customers.
• Assist with dispensing eyeglasses and contact lenses to customers.
• Perform insertion and removal training of contact lenses to customers.
• Educate clients on proper eyeglass and contact lens care.
• Maintain accurate and organized patient records.
• Maintain visual merchandising according to Brand and Company Standards.
• Mentor potential Apprentice Opticians as permitted by law.

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Flex Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Eyewear Discount
• Overtime pay when applicable
• Training Programs: Develop your skills and knowledge with our comprehensive training offerings.
• Educational Courses: Gain access to courses that support both your personal and professional development.
• Internal Promotions: We emphasize career advancement from within, so you’ll have opportunities to grow with us long-term.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees