Licensed Team Lead - Albany, NY; Crossgates Mall

Lens Crafters - Licensed Team Lead - Albany, NY (Crossgates Mall)

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Lens Crafters is a place for visionaries. We’ve got a vision for pairing state-of-the-art technology with a truly personal approach to eye care.

Requisition : 911917

Store #: 000722 Lens Crafters

Position: Full-Time

We’re a global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

The Licensed Team Lead creates exceptional value in the lives of customers & patients by delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring customers & patients are always delighted. The role assists in the achievement of store success by managing key optical & lab processes (if applicable) & systems to exceptional results.

• Ensure the Lens Crafters team provides unsurpassed Customer Service
• Proactive & solution driven, accurate execution & product knowledge
• Assists customers with selections, provides recommendations, assists sales associates
• Serves as a responsible alternate store key holder

Under current & valid state Opticianry license performs the following: provide expertise & product knowledge on lens choices based on the patient’s vision needs & OD prescription, adjust and/or repair eyewear as needed, present & dispense eyewear, performs accurate digital measurements.

• Custom fits glasses & precisely place prescription in lenses
• Works with associates to strengthen their knowledge, skill, & certification for foundational product & store processes related to lens and lab technology
• Ensures finished eyewear meets optical standards & customer requirements
• Creates a safe working environment for all, demonstrates safe work practices
• Responsible for basic operation, cleaning & ongoing maintenance of lab tools & systems

• HS diploma/GED
• Current & valid state Opticianry license
• Strong optical & retail experience
• Knowledge of current optical theory & merchandise
• Strong communicator & listener
• Strong inter‑personal skills
• Strong basic math skills
• Sales skills
• Problem solving ability
• Familiarity with cash register, computers & calculators
• Leadership & training experience
• Edging & mounting experience
• Basic optics knowledge & optical measurement experience

• State licensure (if applicable) &/or ABO Certification in non‑licensed states
• Lens Crafters Final Eyewear Inspector Certification
• Lens Crafters Quality, Fitting & Adjusting Program
• Optical machinery/instruments experience
• Customer service experience
• Accu Fit Digital Measurement System certification
• Knowledge of current store merchandise & lens options

Pay Range: $26.27 - $35.08

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. Benefits may include health care, retirement savings, paid time off/vacation, and various employee discounts.

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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.