Target Optical - Apprentice Optician

　　Date: Jan 16, 2024

　　Brand: Target Optical

　　Location:

　　Huntington Station, NY, US, 11746

　　Requisition ID: 833145

　　Store # : 004927 Target Optical

　　Position: Part-Time

　　At Target Optical, we love the neighborhoods we belong to and that’s why we care for them. By listening and building relationships with one another, we help our guests get quality eye care products and services at a great value. We help people see more clearly and confidently for less by offering a great selection of trusted brands. Through the relationships we build, we’re proud and excited to help people look their best by carrying fashionable frames at a great value.

　　Together, we’re on a mission to change the way people think about vision care. We keep things real, keep focused on people and keep to our mission to bring a WOW! experience to your life, our guests’ lives and communities. See your future with Target Optical.

　　Target Optical is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses.

　　GENERAL FUNCTION

　　The Apprentice Optician drives profitable sales growth, attracts and retains guests for life by delivering exceptional Guest service. This is accomplished through development of a positive and productive retail-selling environment that ensures premier Guest Service, Guest retention, as well as outstanding Optical Team/Doctor satisfaction.

　　MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Drives profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture by practicing and role-playing effective retail sales skills.

　　Develops professional business relationships with other Team Members.

　　Verifies visual acuity.

　　Analyzes and interprets prescriptions and lens design.

　　Measures pupillary distances, bifocal, trifocal and progressive placement.

　　Selects and measures frame for facial contour, eye size, bridge size and temple length.

　　Fits and adjusts eyewear to the face and eyes.

　　Dispenses contact lenses.

　　Fills ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames, utilizing optical prescription, within the guidelines established by the state.

　　Ensures high quality/timely product manufacturing/fabrication.

　　Dispenses quality product, within the guidelines established by the state.

　　BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

　　High School Degree or equivalent

　　Actively enrolled in a state approved Optician Apprentice program

　　2+ years in retail or customer service position

　　Basic computer skills

　　Independent and self-motivated

　　Ability to grow sales through sales skills

　　Enthusiastic and concise communication

　　Attention to detail

　　PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

　　Associates Degree​Pay Range: 15.00 - 19.7

　　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.

　　Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process.  To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [email protected].

　　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.

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　　Nearest Major Market: Long Island

　　Nearest Secondary Market: New York CIty

　　Job Segment: Retail Sales, Ophthalmic, Retail, Healthcare