Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from LensCrafters
Job overview
The Sales Associate at LensCrafters is responsible for delivering quality eye care and eyewear sales, ensuring excellent customer experiences, and establishing the store as a premier vision care destination.
Responsibilities and impact
The Sales Associate will consistently meet sales goals by building customer relationships, recommending lenses and frames based on prescriptions, conducting optical measurements, maintaining store appearance, and fostering a positive and inclusive store environment.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation depends on location, experience, and skills, with potential bonuses or commissions; benefits include health care, retirement savings, paid time off, and employee discounts.
Experience and skills
Requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of retail or customer service experience, familiarity with point of sale systems, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask and adapt to change.
Work environment and culture
LensCrafters promotes an inclusive, respectful, and positive work environment focused on innovation and quality in eye care.
Company information
LensCrafters is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in vision care products and eyewear, with over 200,000 employees worldwide, known for innovation and high optical standards.
Job location and travel
The position is part-time at LensCrafters store #009024, with no specific travel requirements mentioned.
Application process
Applicants may request accommodations for disabilities via a hotline or email; the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Unique job features
The role involves using state-of-the-art optical technology and personalized customer service to deliver high-quality vision solutions, supported by a global leader in eyewear.
Company overview
LensCrafters is a leading optical retail chain specializing in eyewear and eye care services. They generate revenue through the sale of prescription glasses, contact lenses, and sunglasses, as well as offering comprehensive eye exams. Founded in 1983, the company revolutionized the industry with its "glasses in about an hour" service, emphasizing convenience and customer satisfaction. Now part of the Luxottica Group, LensCrafters continues to innovate with advanced lens technologies and a wide selection of designer frames.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your retail and customer service experience, emphasizing your ability to meet sales goals and deliver excellent customer interactions, which are core to the Sales Associate role at LensCrafters.
Focus on showcasing your familiarity with point of sale systems, your comfort with technology, and your strong communication skills, both oral and written, as these are specifically mentioned in the job description.
Submit your application through multiple channels including LensCrafters' official career site, the EssilorLuxottica corporate site, and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure to recruiters.
Connect with current Sales Associates or store managers at LensCrafters on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on their recent posts about customer service or asking about their favorite part of working at LensCrafters to start a conversation.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'sales goals,' 'customer service,' 'point of sale systems,' 'optical measurements,' and 'self-motivated' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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