Now Hiring - Optical Sales Associate/Optician in Norfolk, NE

Eye Physicians, P.C. is currently hiring for a Full-Time Optical Sales Associate/Optician position with retail experience. We are looking for energetic, people-oriented candidates that would desire to work in retail fashion combined with medical of the optical industry.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drive profitable optical sales by fostering a retail selling culture by using effective retail sales skills.
• Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions, and fit and adapt lenses and frames, to include but not limited to the following:
• Utilize optical prescription in conjunction to the patient's visual requirements.
• Recommend specific lenses, and lens coatings to suit patient needs.
• Assist patients in the selection of frames, and coordinate frames to prescription and patient need.
• Perform appropriate optical related measurements.
• Ensure a quality patient experience through correct pricing, POS entry, and realistic delivery time quotes.
• Provide appropriate guidance to patients regarding Managed Vision Care.
• Assist with ensuring optical is effectively merchandised and presented to company standards.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results.
• Experience and proven results with a retail or customer service establishment.
• Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed patient expectations.
• Attention to detail and follow-up.
• Ability to manage priorities through adaptability and flexibility.
• Experience with personal computers preferred.

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable experience typically achieved with a minimum of 1-2 years in a retail environment.

The incumbent or successful candidate must meet the position requirements above in order to perform the essential functions of this position and achieve the outcomes/results indicated in this position description.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We have no current COVID mask requirement. We have no COVID vaccination requirement.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norfolk, NE 68701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)
• Sales: 1 year (Required)
• Retail sales: 1 year (Required)
• Optical experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person