Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Target Optical
Job overview
The Target Optical sales associate role focuses on driving profitable sales growth and delivering exceptional guest service in an optical retail environment.
Responsibilities and impact
The sales associate is responsible for fostering a retail selling culture, filling eyeglass prescriptions, fitting and adjusting eyewear, dispensing contact lenses, and ensuring high-quality product manufacturing while maintaining positive relationships with team members and guests.
Compensation and benefits
The pay range goes up to $30.75 per hour, with compensation influenced by geography, experience, and skills, complemented by potential bonuses or commissions and benefits including health care, retirement savings, paid time off, and employee discounts.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a high school degree or equivalent, ABO certification, 2+ years in retail optical, basic computer skills, and strong sales and communication abilities; an associate degree is preferred.
Work environment and culture
Target Optical promotes a fun and caring environment focused on guest satisfaction and team collaboration, emphasizing enthusiasm, attention to detail, and positive communication.
Company information
Target Optical is part of EssilorLuxottica, a company dedicated to vision care and stylish eyewear, offering a rewarding career with a focus on customer service and product quality.
Application process
Applicants may request reasonable accommodations during the hiring process by contacting EssilorLuxottica's SpeakUp Hotline or HR email; the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer with inclusive hiring practices.
Unique job features
This role involves hands-on optical skills such as measuring pupillary distances and fitting lenses, combining retail sales with technical optical expertise.
Company overview
Target Optical is a retail eyewear company that operates within Target stores and online, offering a range of prescription glasses, contact lenses, and sunglasses. They generate revenue through the sale of eyewear products and eye care services, including eye exams conducted by independent optometrists. Founded in 1995, Target Optical is part of Luxottica Group, a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of fashion, luxury, and sports eyewear. The company's integration with Target's retail environment provides a convenient shopping experience for customers.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your retail optical experience, emphasizing your ABO Certification and ability to fill prescriptions, fit lenses, and adjust eyewear accurately to meet customer needs.
Showcase your sales skills and ability to drive profitable growth by detailing past achievements in retail selling and customer relationship management, focusing on guest service and retention.
Apply through multiple channels including the Target Optical corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current Target Optical sales associates or optical team members on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting their expertise in optical care or asking about the team culture and guest service approach.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'ABO Certification,' 'retail optical,' 'sales growth,' 'guest service,' 'lens fitting,' and 'eyewear adjustment' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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