Optometrist - Ray Ban (Camden, London)

OPTOMETRIST

Being part of EssilorLuxottica means being part of a passionate international and diverse community of 190,000 individuals working towards a common mission, help people "to see more, be more". With a global presence in more than 150 countries, an incredible heritage, and a fascinating vertical integrated business model, EssilorLuxottica offers endless development and career opportunities worldwide and learning possibilities at every turn. Together, we make a brighter future.

Courage, authenticity, and timeless style are the core values of Ray-Ban , a leader in prescription and sun eyewear for generations since its establishment in 1937. From the introduction of the iconic Aviator model created for US military pilots, Ray-Ban has been at the forefront of cultural change, becoming a symbol of self-expression and worn by celebrities and public figures all around the world. In 2021, the same values were celebrated through the successful launch of the next generation of smart glasses, Ray-Ban Stories. The highly anticipated collaboration between Meta (formerly Facebook) and Ray-Ban offers consumers a new way to seamlessly capture, share and listen to their most authentic moments. Ray-Ban joined the Group's portfolio in 1999 and later redefined its distribution strategy leading to decades of growth.

Job Scope and Main Responsibilities

As an Optometrist you will work as part of a team delivering total satisfaction to our customers through conducting thorough eye examinations, contact lens assessments and aftercare.

You'll offer our customers recommendations to the highest professional and ethical standards

You will use your knowledge to effectively identify customer needs and recommend eyewear and eye care solutions accordingly.

In addition you will act as an ambassador for Ray-Ban ensuring every customer is welcomed into the store and to ensure their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver excellent customer service and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism

Coach assistants to consistently deliver effective selling behaviors resulting in high customer engagement

Communicate with patients to get detailed case histories

Examine eyes of patients of all ages in accordance with the guidelines laid out by the College of Optometrists and the General Optical Council

Use specialist equipment for diagnosis and testing

Issue prescriptions for spectacles or contact lenses fit and check prescribed lenses in order to correct vision defects

Offer advice and reassurance about vision-related matters

Offer help and advice for patients choosing frames and lenses

Write referral communications to doctors as required in line with legal guidelines

Liaise with other medical practitioners and sometimes share the care of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions

Meet sales target

Manage staff, including dispensing opticians and store staff as required

Supervise and train store staff

Open and close the store according to established guidelines

Network effectively with internal and external stakeholders

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be requested to perform any other duties deemed reasonable by your line manager

Technical Skills - Portrait of a Perfect Candidate

Computer Savvy

Strong communication & listening skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized & attention to detail

Negotiating & influencing skills

Coaching skills

What we offer

Great benefits such as discounted eyewear, generous holidays allowance, pension package, monthly bonus and commission structure, etc

Internal mobility across countries, brands and departments

Flexible hours

INDOPT

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:
Day shift

Licence/Certification:
GOC (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person