Optical Sales Associate/Optician

Style Optique is an optical boutique at the Arboretum of South Barrington offering eye exams, specialty contact lens fittings, medical eye care, the latest lens technologies, and high quality frames from independent frame manufacturers. We are known for providing personalized and compassionate care and for having a large selection of unique, high-quality frames.

We are looking for an outgoing, highly motivated and friendly individual that is great at sales to join our team. No optical experience required. We are willing to train you if you have sales experience but no optical experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastically greet patients and make them feel welcome.
• Review prescriptions from the optometrist and educate patients about their lens options.
• Personalized frame styling. Communicate the benefits of each frame line we offer. "Sell the story" behind the frame line. Actively help patients choose the best frame for their face shape, budget, lifestyle, occupation, etc.
• Help patients maximize their vision insurance benefits or go over our various lens packages for self-pay patients. Communicate the benefits of multiple pairs of glasses, i.e.- sunglasses, computer glasses, spare pair.
• Let patients know about our current eyewear promotions.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, register patients, check patients in and out.
• Frame repair, adjustments and troubleshooting
• Quality check glasses coming in from the lab and notify patients when their glasses are ready for pick up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills:

• Excellent sales, customer service, computer, phone etiquette and communication skills required.
• Strong attention to detail
• Billing VSP and Eyemed in-network
• Knowledge of Revolution EHR a plus.

We currently have about 18 hours per week available for this position. More hours may become available in the future.

Hours:
Tuesday: 9-6
Wednesday: 1-6
Saturday: 9-2

Please, NO PHONE CALLS about this job. Please submit your resume to be considered. Thank you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Every weekend

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Work Location: In person