Posted 26 months ago
Student Optician: Sales
@ Spectacle
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Spectacle, an eyewear retailer, is hiring a Student Optician and Sales Associate for full-time or part-time retail work. The role combines customer service, product and style advice, and brand promotion, with optical knowledge developed through training. Candidates must be enrolled in an opticianry program and have sales experience, and must be available for days, weekends and some evenings.
Responsibilities:
- Provide top-notch customer service in store
- Advise customers on eyewear and style
- Communicate Spectacle's values and brand philosophy
- Work with team members on the customer experience
Requirements summary:
- Enrolled in an opticianry program
- Sales experience required
- Retail, management, fashion or design background an asset
- Flexible availability for days, weekends and some evenings
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2024-09-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Retail |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Opticianry |
| Perks mentioned | Employee discount, Paid training |
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Spectacle
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- Spectacle
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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SPECTACLE: STUDENT OPTICIAN & SALES ASSOCIATE
Spectacle is an award-winning eyewear retailer oriented towards fashion conscious individuals. At Spectacle, we celebrate diversity, individuality and creativity through exceptional eyewear! We want people to feel good and look great!
With over 15 years of tremendous success, the Spectacle brand has been built upon the consistent delivery of an exceptional client experience, actionable through best-in-class service and products. Our inspiring eyewear is the finest quality available in the markets we competitively serve.
Position Overview:
A Student Optician's purpose is to exceed client expectations while promoting the Spectacle culture with great client service and demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of all eyewear, sunwear, and vision care products and services. With a clear understanding of Spectacle’s mission and vision, your role as a Student Optician will be to to ensure each and every store visitor is served with enthusiasm, expertise, friendliness, and honesty.
Think of yourself as part optician, part problem-solver, part stylist, part sales associate and part brand ambassador.
Your Qualities:
A successful candidate’s qualities are that of a team player with a fashion sense, able to work in a fast paced environment with great customer service and communication skills.
Experience in a sales environment is a requirement. A background in retail, management, fashion and/or design would be an asset.
You must be enrolled in a Opticianry program in order to apply for this position.
Your Duties:
- Provide top-notch, stellar customer service
- Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge (and be able to give expert style advice)
- Brainstorm (and think creatively) about ways in which to optimize each customer’s experience
- Communicate Spectacle’s values and brand philosophy to customers
- Work with other team members to ensure all customers receive exceptional service throughout their shopping and purchasing experience
- Learn and grow with Spectacle as our retail presence expands
Your Personality:
- Quick on your feet, creative and eager to take initiative
- A great communicator and team player
- Passionate about fashion, eyewear and retail
- Motivated by a fresh perspective and entrepreneurial spirit
- Energetic and driven by a “no task is too small” attitude
- Detail-oriented to the ensure flawless accuracy
- Super serious about your work (without taking yourself too seriously)
- Have the flexibility to work days, weekends and some evenings for extended hours and/or events
Employment Perks:
- Sales/Optical Training Programs
- Participation in Company Benefits Plan
- Company Discounts + Eyewear Benefits
- Team outings and Events
- Team Reward Programs / Contests
- Gift cards for friends and family!
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