What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optician position at Burlingame & Mock Vision Associates?
At Burlingame & Mock Vision Associates, we are on a mission to DELIGHT our patients! Our Optical Department is known for delivering the best Customer Service to patients in the KC Metro area. We pride ourselves in being knowledgeable and caring in all aspects of the eyeglass purchasing process.
We are looking for an Optician to join our amazing team. If you love eyewear, fashion and helping people this could be the job for you!
This is a base pay plus commission job so you have the potential to make more money per hour based on your sales. We offer competitive compensation packages including biweekly commissions(as mentioned above), medical & dental benefits, employee discounts on eyewear (for you and your immediate family) and paid time off. We pride ourselves on building a culture where we focus on and invest in people. We are looking for people who are passionate, enthusiastic and growth oriented.
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Optician is responsible for creating an outstanding optical experience for our guests by bringing together their knowledge, experiences and personality together with the guests needs and our high quality fashion brands.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consistently deliver sales plan and company objectives through cultivating existing customer relationships and building new ones.
- Utilizes optical prescription to recommend specific lenses and lens coatings.
- Assists patients in the selection of frames and coordinates frames with optical measurements assisting our customers in choosing the perfect vision solution.
- Conducts measurements using appropriate optical tools and consults with Optical Manager as needed.
- Actively participates and contributes to a positive store environment, fostering strong, professional relationships with peers, management, doctors and support staff.
- Takes pride in the appearance of store & shows initiative to keep displays & inventory clean, attractive & organized.
- Helps foster an inclusive culture by treating customers and colleagues with respect.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 years experience in Optical
- High School Diploma or GED
- Sales Experience preferred
- Customer Service experience preferred
- Familiarity with point of sale system, computers & calculators with basic phone and math skills
- Embrace new technology & change with high level of accuracy
- Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results, with a desire to meet goals.
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
- Self-Motivator with a demonstrated ability to multi-task; ability to respond flexibly in a quickly changing environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16 /hr. (Based on experience)
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Occasional Saturdays
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus pay
- Commission
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $2,946.00 - $4,160.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your favorite thing about working as an optician?
Experience:
- Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
- Optical: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,946 - $4,160