Apprentice Optician

GENERAL FUNCTION The Apprentice Optician drives profitable sales growth, attracts and retains guests for life by delivering exceptional Guest service. This is accomplished through development of a positive and productive retail-selling environment that ensures premier Guest Service, Guest retention, as well as outstanding Optical Team/Doctor satisfaction. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Drives profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture by practicing and role-playing effective retail sales skills. Develops professional business relationships with other Team Members. Verifies visual acuity. Analyzes and interprets prescriptions and lens design. Measures pupillary distances, bifocal, trifocal and progressive placement. Selects and measures frame for facial contour, eye size, bridge size and temple length. Fits and adjusts eyewear to the face and eyes. Dispenses contact lenses. Fills ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames, utilizing optical prescription, within the guidelines established by the state. Ensures high quality/timely product manufacturing/fabrication. Dispenses quality product, within the guidelines established by the state. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS High School Degree or equivalent Actively enrolled in a state approved Optician Apprentice program 2+ years in retail or customer service position Basic computer skills Independent and self-motivated Ability to grow sales through sales skills Enthusiastic and concise communication Attention to detail PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associates Degree Pay Range: - 21.77 This posting is for an existing vacancy within our business. 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.