Licensed Optician-Winnipeg, MB-Pearle Vision

Licensed Optician – Winnipeg, MB – Pearle Vision Full‑time position at Store #005799 Pearle Vision. Requisition ID 903859. At every neighborhood Pearle Vision we believe nothing should keep patients from getting the eye care they need. We look for creative, energetic, people‑focused employees looking for exciting opportunities in eye care or retail. General function: The Licensed Optician attracts and retains customers by delivering an exceptional customer experience, fostering customer retention, and promoting outstanding associate/doctor satisfaction. Major duties and responsibilities: Drive profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture, practicing NECE, and using effective retail sales skills. Develop professional business relationships with other Associates and Doctors. Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fit and adapt lenses and frames, including but not limited to the following: Use the optical prescription to evaluate the prescription in conjunction with the customer's visual requirements. Ask lifestyle questions to determine the customer's vision needs. Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit customer needs. Assist customers in the selection of frames and coordinate frames with optical measurements and prescription. Conduct measurements of bridge, eyesize, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers using appropriate tools. Troubleshoot vision issues confidently and bring them to resolution for customer satisfaction. Aide in training new associates to help them understand frame and lens selection. Assist with ensuring each store is effectively merchandised and presented according to Planogram and other Company standards. Ensure high quality through accurate measurements, correct pricing, POS entry, and realistic delivery time quotes. Maximize Managed Vision Care relationships and sales opportunities. Assist with the timely implementation of approved Marketing programs by executing marketing programs and initiatives, and company standards for signage and promotions. Basic (required) qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. State licensure or certification by a nationally‑recognized opticianary association as an optician. Experience and results with a retail or customer service establishment. Ability to sell through use of sales skills and accountability for sales results. Ability to present and implement decisive and creative solutions to issues or opportunities to grow the business. Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet or exceed customer expectations and foster positive, results‑oriented associate, doctor and host relationships. Success in store merchandising and attention to detail. Ability to manage priorities through adaptability, willingness to take calculated risks, and follow up. Preferred qualifications: Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in retail operations. 3+ years of experience. Experience with personal computers. 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. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts. EssilorLuxottica complies with all applicable laws related to the application and hiring process. If you would like to provide feedback regarding an active job posting, or if you are an individual with a disability who would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please call the EssilorLuxottica SpeakUp Hotline at 844‑303‑0229 (be sure to provide your name, job id number, and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email HRCompliance@luxotticaretail.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans in the US receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law. #J-18808-Ljbffr