Optical Sales Associate

Are you are energetic, mature and compassionate and want to work for the leading provider of eye care on the Kenai Peninsula, we may have an Optical Sales Associate/Frame Stylist position for you. We are passionate about our business and strive to deliver a premier customer experience to our patients. With this position, you have an opportunity to become a licensed Optician working as an Apprentice.

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We are looking for a result-driven retail Sales Associate, with an eye for style, to be responsible for all sales job duties, from generating leads to closing sales. Sales Associate duties and responsibilities include working closely with customers to determine their needs, answer their questions about our products and recommend the right solutions. You should be able to promptly resolve customer complaints and ensure maximum client satisfaction. To be successful as a Sales associate, you should stay up-to-date with product features and maintain our store’s visual appearance in high standards. Ultimately, the duties of a sales associate are to achieve excellent customer service, while consistently meeting the practice's sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
• Assess customers needs and provide assistance and information on product features
• Welcome customers to the store and answer their queries
• Follow and achieve department’s sales goals on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis
• “Go the extra mile” to drive sales
• Maintain in-stock and presentable condition assigned areas
• Actively seek out customers
• Remain knowledgeable on products offered and discuss available options
• Process POS (point of sale) purchases
• Cross sell products
• Team up with co-workers to ensure proper customer service

• Build productive trust relationships with customers
• Comply with inventory control procedures
• Suggest ways to improve sales

Skills

• Proven work experience as a Retail Sales associate, Sales representative or similar role
• Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
• Proficiency in English
• Basic Math skills
• Working knowledge of customer and market dynamics and requirements
• Track record of over-achieving sales quota
• Hands-on experience with POS transactions
• Familiarity with inventory procedures
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• A friendly and energetic personality with customer service focus
• Ability to perform under pressure and address complaints in a timely manner
• Availability to work flexible shifts
• High school degree; bachelor's degree would be a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.25 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you had any positions where you managed others?

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kenai, AK: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18