Sales Associate - Optical Specialist - Part Time

National Vision • Flint, MI

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About The Position

The Optical Specialist is a customer-facing role at the heart of the Eyeglass World in-store experience. The position brings the brand to life through confident service, attention to detail, and ownership of key customer moments, from pre-exam support to eyewear readiness, fitting, and pickup. The role combines customer connection, optical support, and finishing work to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences.

The Optical Specialist provides personalized service, helps customers select and understand eyewear, supports patient flow and pre-exam screenings, and ensures eyewear meets standards for fit, function, and presentation. The role also supports order entry and tracking, maintains organized retail and finishing areas, resolves quality or service issues, and upholds Eyeglass World’s service and brand standards. Certain duties may vary by location to comply with state licensing or credential requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in optical, retail, sales, or customer service.
• Strong multitasking, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to educate customers effectively.
• Ability to prioritize customer satisfaction at every interaction.
• Ability to support the store team in shared goals.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, confident, and personalized service throughout each customer visit.
• Guide customers through eyewear selection, final fitting, and product education.
• Help customers feel confident in their eyewear and overall experience.
• Assist with patient flow and pre-exam screenings in support of Optometrists.
• Help ensure smooth transitions between the exam, finishing, and pickup stages.
• Perform final eyewear adjustments, inspections, and quality checks.
• Prepare orders for pickup and provide a polished, brand-aligned handoff.
• Support order entry, tracking, and timely completion.
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient finishing and retail areas.
• Identify and proactively resolve quality or service issues.
• Model Eyeglass World service standards and uphold visual, experiential, and operational brand standards.
• Partner with the store team to deliver a consistent, elevated customer experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid sick time.
• Parental leave.
• Employee eyewear discount.
• College scholarship program.
• Training programs.
• Access to educational courses.
• Internal promotion and career advancement opportunities.
• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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