Optical Sales Associate, Full Time - Vail Valley

Eye Pieces, a top optical shop in the stunning resort town of Vail, CO, is seeking Optical Sales Associates to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about customer service and sales, possess excellent communication skills, and are dedicated to delivering the highest quality service to our clients. This position offers the chance to acquire valuable skills that can lead to a successful, lifelong career in business, retail, and the optical industry. If you are ready for a growth opportunity, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities Include:

• Work with a team of professionals to provide excellent customer service and meet sales targets
• Assist customers in selecting eyewear products and provide them with expert advice and recommendations
• Dispense eyewear and ensure proper fit and alignment
• Recommend specific lenses, lens coating and frames to suit customer needs
• Maintain an organized and clean sales floor
• Assist in inventory management and restocking merchandise
• Process sales transactions and handle customer inquiries and complaints
• Participate in ongoing training and development to become a Licensed Optician

Location: Eye Pieces - Vail, CO

Start Date: ASAP

Employment Type: Full Time Year Round 

Pay Rate: $20 - $27 / hour with commissions

Closing Date: 12/31/2024

• Previous retail sales experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for eyewear fashion and trends
• Willingness to learn and grow in the optical industry
• Flexible schedule, including evening and weekends required
• Self-motivated
• Able to multitask while working in a fast-paced environment

Benefits & Perks:

• Monthly Commissions - sky is the limit for your earning potential
• Parking
• Health Insurance - Choose from three plans! (for FTYR position)
• Dental, Vision, Accident,& Pet Insurance (for FTYR position)
• 401(K) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time
• Sabbatical Program
• $500 Referral Program

Why East West Hospitality:

At East West Hospitality our Vision is to be the most trusted hospitality services company and employer of choice, built on genuine and enduring relationships. We believe in doing the right thing for each other, our community, our environment, and those we serve. We strive to cultivate and sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment in which everyone thrives and feels like they belong. 

We are: Entrepreneurial, Local, Transparent, Supportive, Personal, and Collaborative.

Based in Colorado, East West Hospitality has more than 35 years of success managing some of the world’s favorite resort communities and urban centers. We specialize in association, rental and property management, hotels, spas, fitness, restaurants, and retail operations with locations in Colorado, South Carolina, California, and Hawaii. We have over 1,500 employees who are sharing their passion for hospitality in the places where they live, work, and thrive.

We hope you’ll consider joining us! Visit our website to learn more about East West at jobs.eastwest.com/culture.