Optical Retail Sales Associate FT Columbia, MO #075

Eyemart Express • Columbia, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Eyemart Express is a leading optical retailer with over 245 locations nationwide, known for providing quality eyewear at great prices with local labs in stores, eye exams, and same-day delivery. The company is seeking to hire an Optical Retail Sales Associate to help people see better. This role involves guiding patients in selecting frames, lenses, and coatings, ensuring accurate measurements and prescription information, overseeing production, and providing personalized care during dispensing. The earning potential is competitive, including base pay and incentives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Nice To Haves

• Optical industry experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Provide Exceptional Customer Service: Use your optical expertise and product knowledge to precisely meet customer needs, ensuring personalized and informed interaction
• Stay informed about sales, promotions, and company policies
• Process payments and refunds using our Point of Sale system
• Educate patients on eyeglass care
• Process insurance claims
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge
• Create and manage patient files with confidentiality in mind
• Interpret prescription requirements
• Take necessary measurements, prepare work orders, and inspect final products for accuracy
• Adjust and repair frames as needed
• Price, stock, and organize merchandise

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Matching 401k
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Fully paid benefits to maintain licensing requirements
• Opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED