Target Optical - Apprentice Optician

Target Optical - Apprentice Optician

We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products, iconic brands that consumers love, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences. Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry.

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General Function

The Apprentice Optician drives profitable sales growth, attracts and retains guests for life by delivering exceptional guest service. This is accomplished through development of a positive and productive retail selling environment that ensures premier guest service, guest retention, as well as outstanding optical team/doctor satisfaction.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Drives profitable store sales by fostering a retail selling culture by practicing and role-playing effective retail sales skills.
2. Develops professional business relationships with other Team Members.
3. Verifies visual acuity.
4. Analyzes and interprets prescriptions and lens design.
5. Measures pupillary distances, bifocal, trifocal, and progressive placement.
6. Selects and measures frame for facial contour, eye size, bridge size, and temple length.
7. Fits and adjusts eyewear to the face and eyes.
8. Dispenses contact lenses.
9. Fills ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fits and adapts lenses and frames, utilizing optical prescription, within the guidelines established by the state.
10. Ensures high quality/timely product manufacturing/fabrication.
11. Dispenses quality product, within the guidelines established by the state.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Actively enrolled in a state approved Optician Apprentice program
• 2+ years in retail or customer service position
• Basic computer skills
• Independent and self-motivated
• Ability to grow sales through sales skills
• Enthusiastic and concise communication
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commitment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.