Requisition ID: 773883
Store # : 009402 LensCrafters
Position: Full-Time
Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information (https://jobs.luxottica.com/content/Benefits-and-Perks/?locale=en_US)
At LensCrafters, we're passionate about bringing people better sight. And it takes thousands of people from all backgrounds to do this.
By joining our team, you'll learn about the optical industry while developing the customer service and sales techniques needed to grow in your career.
This person will support our optical experience inside Macy's department stores in the U.S.
LensCrafters and Macy's relationship is built around a shared mission of providing customers with the highest quality eye care, a passion for style and a broad brand portfolio able to meet diverse customer choices.
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Apprentice Optician creates exceptional value in the lives of customers by delivering the LensCrafters Experience. Ensures customers are delighted by performing the key steps of our selling model.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Conveys a commitment to providing unsurpassed Customer Service by performing the following Sales and Service Process steps:
Greeting the Customer
Explaining the Process in a transparent way
Merchandise Selection
Fitting - AccuFit
Solve visual problems or challenges for customers
Tendering
Dispensing
Serves as a center of excellence for others with a focus on Right the First Time and modeling our CEE service and selling model.
Assists the customer in selecting frames and lenses that are best suited for their vision, lifestyle and budgetary needs. Suggests improvements and recommends solutions to problems. Assists other retail associates with difficult and complex areas of customer product needs and prescriptions.
Anticipates problems before they occur; explores underlying reasons for recurring customer problems; goes beyond symptoms to get at causes; strives to develop long-term solutions to problems.
Shows patience and courtesy with customers; tracks down answers to unfamiliar questions or products.
Educates the customer on LensCrafters' guarantees and services including: Eyewear Protection Plan, eyewear care tips, complimentary adjustments and follow-up services.
Handles tasks, such as taking and recording measurements, adjusting or fitting eyewear carefully and correctly, is thorough and exact in details.
Ensures finished eyewear meets LensCrafters' optical standards and customer requirements/requests.
Strives to achieve -Exceptional Results- on LensCrafters' annual CEI/Functional Skills that align with brand priorities.
Takes personal ownership to achieve personal and store results.
Serves as a role model for development and a technical resource for all.
Operates the Point of Sale terminal inputting customer and prescription information with accuracy and attention to detail.
Accurately operates the Point of Sale, when required, collecting proper payment following company security procedures and retaining proper change for a variety of transactions.
Explains to the customers expected delivery times.
Shows customers where to pick-up their glasses upon return to the store.
Takes pride in the appearance of the store and ensures visual displays are in accordance with Company provided planograms.
Maintains safe working environment for all associates/customers. Inform management of any potential safety opportunities (broken tiles, furniture, etc.)
Ensure a positive and productive Store Manager/Macy's Host relationship that contributes to growing the business and customer satisfaction
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduate or equivalent
Part of a sanctioned Optician Apprecenticeship Program
Strong customer service skills: communicator, listener and team builder
Knowledge of current optical theory and merchandise
Knowledge of current store merchandise
Strong basic math skills
Awareness of current fashion trends
Sales and service skills
Familiarity with POS, computers and calculators
Embrace new technology and change
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Actively studying for LensCrafters Quality, Fitting and Adjusting Program
Optical dispensing experience
Previous customer service and retail experience
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Luxottica 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).
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 receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.
