Qualified Dispensing Optician

Are you an experienced Qualified Dispensing Optician looking for a new challenge in a customer focussed niche independent practice?

Qualified Dispensing Optician Position

This is a Qualified Dispensing Optician position in a small, busy, high-end boutique practice that is known for 3 things.

1. Niche eyewear – We have relationships with the most admired and respected eyewear designers. They are of the highest quality. Handmade frames that only people who are in the know have heard of. They are hard to find, only a handful of the UK’s most progressive opticians carry these collections.
2. Professional Expertise – They offer a superb choice of the world’s most
appealing eyewear, (With over 900 styles to choose from.)
But it is not a scratch-your- head and browse-around kind of place. They have perfected a more sophisticated and effective way to help clients choose the right glasses than trial and error, trying on frames at random.
They have unique “Eyewear Style Consultation” which is designed to make the customer’s quest for new eyewear an enjoyable experience. It saves them time and hassle. They find out definitively which frame styles will suit their face shape. It makes their decision on new eyewear easier and gives them confidence in what they choose.
The consultation is an opportunity for the client to discover the right style of eyewear for them in a no-pressure, relaxed environment with the help of a professional.
3. Personal Service – No more treating customers like they’re just a number.
They are a small (and in-demand) team of friendly, welcoming, real people. Clients can call in and have a conversation. They can come in and have the tour.
To give the clients the best service, they do things a bit differently. And there are some things you should know about this.

Responsibilities of the Qualified Dispensing Optician

Because they are known for their eyewear, they attract a massive number of external prescriptions. What that means is that there is a lot of dispensing and sales compared to a relatively low number of eye examinations. So high-level dispensing is the core of their business.
This type of role is perfect for you if,
o You are passionate about eyewear and style
o You enjoy dispensing (selling) eyewear and are confident and can do it with flair
o You like to make personal connections with clients, whether that’s on the phone, in reception or in a dispensing consultation.
o You get a buzz from being on the shop floor, seeing browsers, selling, getting involved in the day-to-day tasks that happen in a boutique business to create an exceptional experience for customers
o Your skills are far above the average dispensing optician when it comes to communication, understanding customer perceptions, building personal relationships, delivering an experience, and being able to step in at any stage of the customer journey and handle any situation with finesse.

Requirements of the Qualified Dispensing Optician

This is a full-time position and includes Saturdays. Hours are 9 am to 6 pm. Closed on Sundays and most Bank Holidays.
You are skilled and confident in adjusting and fitting high-end frames.

Absolute musts are the ability to select the right frame for the right face, the ability to make strong recommendations to clients, as well as attentive listening and fact-finding so you present the right solution to that individual.
You are a capable and confident dispenser – able to handle ANY dispensing issue from complex prescriptions to unusual frame fittings.
You understand and have a flair for fashion, style, and colour.
You are interested in the world of eyewear design and display a genuine passion for the products you work with. You are an eyewear enthusiast!
You have a strong command of the English language, both written and verbal. You are conscious of maintaining a professional appearance, including in how you speak and how you act. You also have excellent time management and organizational skills (remember, this is a BUSY, deadline-driven environment).
The ideal candidate for this position will be hardworking and dependable. You will have a friendly and professional personality that customers warm to. You will also have a strong personal skill set and will be looking to increase your optical knowledge.
*There is a minimum of two years’ qualified experience required to apply for this role.

It matters. A lot. Whether you are introverted or extroverted, we need you to be passionate and determined and not give up easily when faced with challenges (i.e., when things get hard). You are extremely detail-oriented. You are articulate. You have a good sense of humour and a cooperative attitude. You show kindness, patience, and respect to all people. You are ethical and honest, even when no one is watching. You are punctual.

You are mature enough to take constructive criticism and correction without getting defensive. You look for solutions, not excuses. You are an avid learner, and extremely resourceful in finding solutions. You are a problem solver, not just a problem reporter.

Compensation for the Qualified Dispensing Optician

On offer to the right person is a competitive salary of up to £30,000+.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity:

– Call Rueel at Inspired Selections on 0121 778 6999
– Upload your C.V to www.inspiredselections.co.uk
– SMS your Name and Availability for a call to 07537417722

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