About the role#
As a Student Optician, you will work under the supervision of a Licensed Optician to provide care and service to our customers. This position focuses on delivering a high-quality experience while developing your professional skills in an active retail environment.
What you'll do#
- Deliver a signature customer experience by following our established selling model.
- Assist customers with eyewear selection and provide recommendations based on their needs.
- Record measurements and perform adjustments to ensure eyewear fits correctly.
- Operate the Point of Sale terminal to input customer and prescription data with high accuracy.
- Maintain the appearance of the store and visual displays.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Opticianry program.
- Knowledge of optical theory and merchandise.
- Strong communication and listening skills.
- Ability to use and carry a tablet for sales and customer engagement.
- Previous experience in customer service or retail is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Barrie, Ontario.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment type: Part-time, paid position.
About EssilorLuxottica
EssilorLuxottica designs, manufactures, and distributes vision care products, eyewear, and medical technology. The company manages a portfolio that includes brands like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Varilux. It operates 18,000 retail stores and serves 300,000 eye care professionals worldwide. Based in Paris, the organization employs over 200,000 people across 150 countries.
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