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Licensed Optician
- Toronto, ON, Canada
On-site
Full-time · Part-time
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- Full-time · Part-time
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- Posting language
- English
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SPECTACLE: LICENCED OPTICIAN
Spectacle is an award-winning eyewear retailer oriented towards fashion conscious individuals. At Spectacle, we celebrate diversity, individuality and creativity through exceptional eyewear. We want people to feel good and look great!
With over 25 years of tremendous success, the Spectacle brand has been built upon the consistent delivery of an exceptional client experience, actionable through best-in-class service and products. Our inspiring eyewear is the finest quality available in the markets we competitively serve.
Position Overview:
At Spectacle a Licenced Optician's purpose is to exceed client expectations while promoting Spectacle culture with legendary customer service while demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of all eyewear, sunwear, contact lenses and other vision care services.
An Optician’s role is highly important as they are responsible for motivating and educating clients to ensure engagement in the Spectacle brand, culture, products and services we offer.
Think of yourself as optician, part problem-solver, part stylist and part brand ambassador.
Your Qualities:
A successful candidate’s qualities are that of a team player with a fashion sense, able to work in a fast paced environment with great customer service skills and is a great communicator.
Experience in a retail sales environment is a requirement. A strong background in dispensary and staff management as well as contact lenses, would be an asset.
You must be a Licenced Optician in order to apply for this position.
Your Duties:
- Provide top-notch, stellar customer service
- Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge (and be able to give expert style advice)
- Brainstorm (and think creatively) about ways in which to optimize each customer’s experience
- Communicate Spectacle’s values and brand philosophy to customers
- Work with other team members to ensure all customers receive exceptional service throughout their shopping and purchasing experience
- Innovate and share best practices for sales and customer service
- Learn and grow with Spectacle as our retail presence expands
Your Personality:
- Quick on your feet, creative and eager to take initiative
- A great communicator and team player
- Passionate about fashion, eyewear and retail
- Energetic and driven by a “no task is too small” attitude
- Detail-oriented to ensure flawless accuracy
- Dedicated to making people happy and exceeding customer expectations
- Super serious about your work (without taking yourself too seriously)
- Able to project a professional, fashion-forward image
- Have a great attitude while being a fantastic and fun team player
- Have the flexibility to work days, weekends and some evenings for extended hours and/or events
- Be flexible to float between our 3 locations.
Employment Perks:
- Sales/Optical Training Programs
- Ability to participate in the Group Health Benefits, including Medical and Dental
- Company Discounts + Eyewear Benefits
- Team outings and Events
- Team Reward Programs / Contests
- Gift cards for friends and family!
More about this job
Responsibilities
The optician at Spectacle will help customers choose eyewear, give expert style and product advice, and share the brand's values while making each visit a great experience. They will work with the team to keep service high and suggest ways to improve sales and customer service.
Requirements
Candidates need to be licensed opticians with retail sales experience. Dispensary and staff management and contact lens knowledge are assets, along with a fashion sense, good communication and a team-player attitude.
Skills
- Eyewear product knowledge
- Style and fashion advice
- Customer service
- Retail sales
- Dispensary operations
- Contact lens fitting
- Staff management
- Customer education
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Sales and service best practices
Benefits
- Sales and optical training programs
- Group health benefits including medical and dental
- Company discounts and eyewear benefits
- Team outings and events
- Team reward programs and contests
- Gift cards for friends and family
Categories
- Retail
- Customer Service & Support
- Healthcare
Keywords
- optician
- licensed optician
- dispensing optician
- eyewear retail
- optical retail
- eyeglasses
- sunglasses
- contact lenses
- fashion advice
- customer service
- retail sales
- dispensary
- style consultation
- staff management
- team player
- float between locations
- Spectacle
Perks
- Employee discount
- Paid training