Optometrist - Retail

Optometrist

Responsible for dispensing best-in-class optical/vision consultation at the location and working in coordination with the Store Manager and sales team, to achieve a consistently high level of customer service and store targets

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

- Performing eye testing and prescription writing

- Dispensing and selling optical frames, contact lenses and sunglasses

- Checking optical frames and contact lenses for accuracy and comfort

- Advising customers on eyewear options, optical lenses, and contact lenses

- Achieving sales targets with regard to selling optical frames, sunglasses, contact lenses

- Supporting sales staff in their day-to-day transactions

- Performing in shop inventory and ordering stocks

- Maintaining general cleanliness and hygiene standards

- Liaising with sales representatives from eye care product suppliers

PROFILE:

- Bachelor's degree in Optometry

- 2 to 6 years of relevant experience preferably in a retail optical store environment.

- Good knowledge of lenses & other eyewear products

- Well-versed with vision disorders

- Aware of the latest equipment & techniques for vision correction

- Computer savvy

- Excellent communication (including spoken & written English)

- Good personality & immaculately groomed

- Excellent customer service skills