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Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (but not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high quality eyewearensuring: The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control. The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy. Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice. Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible. You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as: Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician. Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses. Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-Optical aids such as bump-ons. Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions. Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses. In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others. Other non-clinical roles: Practice Management you could complete a management course. Practice ownership you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise. Employer Description:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...
Apprentice Administrator Assistant (Trust Headquarters)
During your apprenticeship, you will learn how: To provide an effective service of administrative support within the Trust Headquarters Secretariat To assist with the duties of colleagues within the department in times of absence or heavy workload, and to work as a team member at all times. It is expected that the level of support will increase over time as more experience and confidence are gained Organise own day-to-day work tasks, showing an ability to prioritise in order to achieve set timescales Prepare and circulate weekly PA movements and organise the late shift rota in a timely manner To provide efficient and effective reception cover for Trust HQ, acting as the first point of contact for the department and ensuring a professional, hospitable welcome for all visitors to the department To be responsible for the booking and maintenance of both the Executive Conference Suite and other Trust HQ offices, to be forward-thinking and make informed decisions relating to room bookings at the request of the Executive Team. Ensuring double bookings are avoided or resolved as a matter of priority Ensuring that the reception area is kept tidy at all times and adheres to Health & Safety Requirements Answering the telephone in a courteous manner, recording all messages accurately and referring on as appropriate, taking into account that this may be the first point of contact for distressed and emotional patients and their relatives and ensuring that confidentiality is respected at all times Build and maintain positive relationships within own team, across the wider organisation and with external stakeholders Report any estate or IT queries and follow up as appropriate until resolved To distribute the Post received into the Trust HQ using your own initiative To keep all filing systems, spreadsheets and software systems up to date as and when directed To be responsible for the booking, maintenance and configuration of the Lecture Theatre, to be forward-thinking and make informed decisions relating to room bookings at the request of the Executive Team and the wider organisation. Ensuring double bookings are avoided or resolved as a matter of priority To take room booking requests from external stakeholders To be responsible for the resolution of IT issues relating to the department and external visitors as and when required To be responsible for accurate distribution lists that relate to Trust HQ To communicate sensitive and confidential information both orally and in writing, to managers, staff and external relationships as directed To develop improved administrative systems and/or procedures as necessary To be responsible for the purchase of office refreshments (i.e. milk, tea, coffee) and sundry items as and when required. Report any problems to the line manager as appropriate To be the first point of contact for IWT colleagues to book office spaces where available, answering any queries and providing support where needed Training:The apprenticeship is being supported by our training partner, HTP Apprenticeship College. You will be assigned an Apprenticeship Coach who will support you to achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard. You will be developing Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours in the following areas: IT Record and Document Production Decision Making Interpersonal Skills Quality Planning Project Management Business Processes As part of the off-the-job training, you will complete a portfolio of evidence, attend online workshops, have time to study independently, undertake research and write assignments. The apprenticeship is assessed independently at the end of the practical training. The assessments include an online multiple-choice test, a business project and presentation and a professional discussion based on a portfolio of evidence. The training will generally take place in the workplace, and you will be given study time to complete your apprenticeship.Training Outcome:It is hoped that on successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to secure a permanent role within the Trust.Employer Description:Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust,are proud to provide expert, compassionatecare. They support the local population of about 675,000 residents across Portsmouth and south east Hampshire and care for many people beyond.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, working 8.30 am - 4.30 pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (But not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation. Sales and Service To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team. Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required. Team Work and Communication To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management. Additional Responsibilities:Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high quality eyewearensuring; The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control. The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy. Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure. Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice. Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible. You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as: Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician. Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses. Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-Optical aids such as bump-ons. Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions. Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses. In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others. Other non-clinical roles: Practice Management you could complete a management course. Practice ownership you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise. Employer Description:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key responsibilities of the role (but not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation: Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for your own development, ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and your own personal presentation Sales and Service: To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador, creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections for every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customer's specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day-to-day retail operation within your store. Escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication: To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management. Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high-quality eyewear ensuring: The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice. Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part-time working are often possible. You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as: Ophthalmic Dispensing – Become a qualified Dispensing Optician Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses Low vision specialist helps people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-optical aids such as bump-ons Optometry courses – carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions Clinical representative – visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and ophthalmic lenses In-practice trainer – You could use your knowledge to train others Other non-clinical roles: Practice Management – you could complete a management course Practice ownership – you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise Employer Description:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9:30am to 5pm.Skills: IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (But not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation: Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service: To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication: To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high quality eyewearensuring: The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure Training:Optical Assistant 2022 Level 3 Apprenticeship StandardTraining Outcome: The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as: Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-Optical aids such as bump-ons Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others Other non-clinical roles: Practice Management you could complete a management course Practice ownership you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise Employer Description:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key responsibilities of the role (but not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements. To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws. To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express ways of working. To take personal responsibility for your own development, ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes. Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and your own personal presentation. Sales and Service To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador, creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey. To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express ways of working and behaviour, every day to every customer. To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer. To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customer's specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions. To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required. To participate in all stock-taking activities as determined by the management team. Keyholder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required). Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day-to-day retail operation within your store. Escalate to line manager where required. Team Work and Communication To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team. Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings. To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements. Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management. Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high-quality eyewear ensuring; The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe. All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines. Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control. The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy. Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure. Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice. Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part-time working are often possible. You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as: Ophthalmic Dispensing – Become a qualified Dispensing Optician. Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses. Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-optical aids such as bump-ons. Optometry courses – carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions. Clinical representative – visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses. In-practice trainer – You could use your knowledge to train others. Other non-clinical roles: Practice Management you could complete a management course. Practice ownership. You could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise. Employer Description:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between 9:30am to 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (But not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation: Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service: To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication: To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high-quality eyewear ensuring: The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure Training:Optical Assistant 2022 Level 3.Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice. Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible. You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as: Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-Optical aids such as bump-ons Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others Other non-clinical roles: Practice Management you could complete a management course Practice ownership you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise Employer Description:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...
Optical Assistant Apprentice
Key Responsibilities of the Role (But not limited to the role): Conduct and Legalisation Demonstrate and promote adherence to company policy, procedure, professional standards and legal obligations, including Data Protection, Health & Safety and all GOC regulatory legislation requirements To ensure all in-store administration is completed accurately and all manual and computerised customer records are maintained in accordance with company guidelines and relevant data protection laws To have a good working knowledge of the Vision Express Ways of Working To take personal responsibility for own development ensuring regulatory e-learning is completed efficiently and be proactive in maintaining and developing knowledge through participation in company development programmes Maintain the highest store standards possible, including the appearance of both store and own personal presentation Sales and Service To act as a Vision Express brand ambassador creating a welcoming environment for all customers and ensuring their expectations are exceeded throughout the customer journey To relentlessly deliver the best customer service through the Vision Express Ways of Working and behaviours, every day to every customer To support the management team in achieving the required targeted growth in sales and profit To deliver a seamless customer journey through the meeting/greeting, offering of refreshments, initial eye examinations, dispensing, fitting and collections of every Vision Express customer To provide accurate and knowledgeable advice and guidance to meet each customers specific needs through the recommendations made, selection and purchase of all types of eye-wear and eye-care solutions To conduct eyewear repairs and order replacements when required To participate in all stock take activity as determined by the management team. Key holder duties after successful completion of silver training (if and when required) Make decisions within the agreed scope of your role on matters relating to the day to day retail operation within your store, escalate to line manager where required Team Work and Communication To maintain good and professional working relationships with the store team Attend and participate in morning briefs and team meetings To provide honest feedback to the management team to support ongoing improvements Any other duties or responsibilities as reasonably requested by line management. Additional Responsibilities: Where applicable, to use in-store laboratory equipment in the production and manufacture of high quality eyewearensuring; The quality of eyewear produced is compliant with company standards and produced within the agreed timeframe All laboratory equipment is maintained/calibrated in accordance with company guidelines Effective lens usage in accordance with company guidance/policy and thus contribution to store cost control The laboratory lens and consumable stock levels are stored correctly and in accordance with company policy Duties may vary in accordance with customer demand and store structure Training Outcome:The successful candidate will work towards achieving a Level 3 qualification in optical and gain experience in a busy optical practice. Upon completion of the Level 3 qualification, you will be an experienced and qualified optical assistant, and as such, you can continue building up skills that will always be in demand. Career breaks and part time working are often possible. You could go on to acquire higher level optical qualifications such as: Ophthalmic Dispensing- Become a qualified Dispensing Optician Contact lens Optician - fit Contact lenses Low vision specialist - help people where traditional spectacles will not suffice. Supply low vision aids, magnifiers, advice on improving contrast and on other non-Optical aids such as bump-ons Optometry courses - carry out full eye examinations and issue prescriptions Clinical representative- visiting practices introducing new frame ranges and Ophthalmic lenses In-practice trainer - You could use your knowledge to train others Other non-clinical roles: Practice Management you could complete a management course Practice ownership you could go into business yourself, partnership or franchise Employer Description:We opened our first Vision Express store over thirty years ago in Gateshead. Today we now have over 550 stores across the UK and Ireland. A lot of things have changed over the years, but our number one goal has stayed the same. We want to make life that bit easier and more enjoyable for our customers.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working ....Read more...
Senior Product Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION We are searching for a Product Marketing Manager to help grow the DAP brand. In this integral role, you'll connect strategy to DIY and Professional end-users to bring innovative products to market. The responsibilities of this position include: Responsibilities: Direct market research and market intelligence gathering to ensure understanding of applications, users, competition and market trends. Analyze and leverage data and insights to develop and formulate category and product recommendations. Conduct early-stage opportunity assessment, ideation and concept development for a new product opportunity from ideation to market launch Manage product portfolio to develop and promote new products and optimize and grow existing product lines Monitor and analyze the competitive landscape, business developments and market trends to identify strategic opportunities and ensure product offering is properly positioned Developing product roadmaps for key product segments Driving new product development activities through Stage-Gate product management and market research Ensuring profitability within the assigned market segments, including supporting the product commercialization process Define and develop product positioning, messaging, feature specifications, unique selling proposition and pricing strategies Execute packaging process to ensure products are marketed at lowest possible cost and in accordance with corporate branding strategies, as well as executing the development, design and production of literature, signage and marketing materials Conduct presentations to internal teams and key strategic retail accounts Desired Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree in marketing or business preferred At least 2+ years product management experience Consumer Packaged Goods and/or Hardware & Home Improvement industry experience Experience developing new products for market including definition of concepts, positioning, features, benefits and pricing Ability to understand consumer needs and market research and translate these into successful new product offerings and product improvements Ability to utilize data and analytics to make informed business decisions Demonstrated success managing multiple product launch cycles, from idea generation to product delivery Significant record of consistent accomplishment and outstanding results Profit & loss management Ability to juggle, structure and lead complex projects, monitor progress against key milestones and deliver on time and on budget Ability to develop and structure consumer communication that resonates with target audience High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and ERP Systems (SAP, Business Objects, etc.) There is 25% travel (local, regional and national) associated with this position Leadership Traits Technical Understanding & Business Acumen: Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills to perform the job at a high level. Understands various types of business propositions and how the business operates. Learn new methods and technologies easily. Learning Agility: Learns quickly when facing new problems. Is a relentless and versatile learner and is open to change. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and can quickly discern the underlying structure of anything. Strategic Agility: See ahead clearly and can anticipate future consequences and trends. Is future oriented and offers broad knowledge and perspective. Can scenario plan possibilities and outcomes. Leadership: Provides the essential critical thinking to determine the necessary approaches to get things done. Offers good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; can facilitate effective brainstorming, can project how potential ideas could play out in the marketplace. Create New & Different: Ability to recognize the next great breakthrough. Is creative, a visionary, and can create and bring exciting ideas to market. Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and is full of energy, steadfastly pushing self and other for results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer. Effective project management skills Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Is clear, concise and persuasive. Experience creating and presenting business proposals, handling objections and overcoming obstacles Strong attention to detail; strong multi-tasking ability as well as ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment Self-motivated and proactive individual who strives for excellence and continuous improvement. Cross functional leadership and team work. Self-confident, verbalizes problem solving skills, demonstrates initiative, manages and motivates team. Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted, is seen as direct, truthful and can make a case in an appropriate and helpful manner. Must have a can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond in all you do! Benefits: Employer-provided insurance Paid or unpaid time off work such as paid sick or vacation days, or leaves of absence Retirement or savings funds such as 401(k) plans and employer-funded pension plans Tuition Reimbursement Pay Range 69,000 to 99,000 per year. About DAP DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world. At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP's history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/ DAP - On the job since 1865.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...