Optical Retail Sales Associate

Job overview

The Optical Retail Sales Associate role is onsite in Columbia, SC. Compensation is described as competitive, including base pay and incentives, but no numeric amount is specified. Eyemart Express is an optical retailer that provides eyewear, eye exams, and same-day glasses delivery through local store labs. The associate helps patients select eyewear suited to their needs and supports accurate order completion. The role combines customer service and sales with prescription interpretation, measurements, insurance processing, frame adjustments, and merchandise organization.

What you'll do

• Provide customer service
• explain sales, promotions, and policies
• process payments and refunds
• educate patients on eyeglass care
• process insurance claims
• maintain product knowledge and confidential patient files
• interpret prescriptions
• take measurements
• prepare work orders and inspect finished products
• adjust and repair frames
• price, stock, and organize merchandise.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

optical retail sales associate

columbia sc

eyemart express

full-time

onsite

eyewear

patient service

prescription interpretation

insurance claims

frame adjustments

retail sales

vision insurance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• matching 401(k)
• short- and long-term disability
• life insurance
• paid benefits to maintain licensing requirements
• and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Full-time role; the posting notes flexible scheduling and opportunities for advancement. A high school diploma or GED is required; optical industry experience is a plus.

About the employer

Eyemart Express is hiring for this role. Industry: Optical Goods Retailers. Sector: 45.