Apprentice Optician

Job Overview

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 : 918940
Store #: 000180 Lens Crafters
Position: Full-Time

Lens Crafters is part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

The Apprentice Optician creates exceptional value in the lives of customers by delivering the Lens Crafters Experience and ensuring customers are delighted by performing the key steps of our selling model.

• Conveys a commitment to providing unsurpassed Customer Service by performing the following Sales and Service Process steps:
  • Greeting the Customer
  • Explaining the Process transparently
  • Merchandise Selection
  • Fitting - Accu Fit
  • Solving visual problems or challenges for customers
  • Tendering
  • Dispensing
• Serves as a center of excellence for others with a focus on Right the First Time and modeling our CEE service and selling model.
• Assists the customer in selecting frames and lenses that best suit their vision, lifestyle and budgetary needs; suggests improvements and recommends solutions to problems; assists other retail associates with difficult and complex areas of customer product needs and prescriptions.
• Anticipates problems before they occur; explores underlying reasons for recurring customer problems; goes beyond symptoms to identify causes; strives to develop long‑term solutions.
• Shows patience and courtesy with customers; tracks down answers to unfamiliar questions or products.
• Educates the customer on Lens Crafters’ guarantees and services including the Eyewear Protection Plan, eyewear care tips, complimentary adjustments and follow‑up services.
• Handles tasks such as taking and recording measurements, adjusting or fitting eyewear carefully and correctly; is thorough and exact in details.
• Ensures finished eyewear meets Lens Crafters’ optical standards and customer requirements.
• Strives to achieve “Exceptional Results” on Lens Crafters’ annual CEI/Functional Skills that align with brand priorities.
• Takes personal ownership to achieve personal and store results.
• Serves as a role model for development and a technical resource for all.
• Operates the Point of Sale terminal, inputting customer and prescription information with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Accurately operates the Point of Sale, collecting proper payment following company security procedures and retaining proper change for a variety of transactions.
• Explains to the customers “One Hour” processing and expected delivery times.
• Shows customers where to pick up their glasses upon return to the store.
• Takes pride in the appearance of the store and ensures visual displays are in accordance with Company‑provided planograms.
• Maintains a safe working environment for all associates/customers; informs management of any potential safety opportunities (broken tiles, furniture, etc.).
• Demonstrates safe work practices, including wearing personal protection equipment in the lab.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Part of a sanctioned Apprentice Program.
• Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener and team builder.
• Knowledge of current optical theory and merchandise.
• Knowledge of current store merchandise.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Awareness of current fashion trends.
• Sales and service skills.
• Familiarity with POS, computers and calculators.
• Embrace new technology and change.

• Actively studying for the Lens Crafters Quality, Fitting and Adjusting Program.
• Optical dispensing experience.
• Previous customer service and retail experience.

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…