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What is an Optical Frame Representative?

An Optical Frame Representative is a sales professional who works for eyewear manufacturers or distributors, promoting and selling optical frames to optometrists, optical shops, and retail stores. They are responsible for showcasing the latest frame collections, educating clients about product features, negotiating sales terms, and maintaining client relationships. Optical Frame Representatives often travel within assigned territories to meet with clients, attend industry events, and stay updated on eyewear trends. Their role is crucial in connecting eyewear brands with retailers and ensuring customers have access to a variety of stylish and functional frame options.

What is the difference between Optical Frame Representative vs Optical Sales Associate?

AspectOptical Frame RepresentativeOptical Sales Associate
CredentialsTypically requires optical or sales certificationsUsually no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentTraveling to eye care providers and optical storesRetail optical stores or eyewear departments
Employer & IndustryOptical manufacturers, distributors, or wholesale companiesOptical retail stores or chains
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for sales roles representing optical brandsSeeking retail optical sales positions

Optical Frame Representatives focus on promoting and selling eyewear to eye care professionals and optical stores, often traveling and requiring specific optical sales certifications. In contrast, Optical Sales Associates work directly in retail stores, assisting customers with eyewear selection. Both roles are essential in the optical industry but differ mainly in their work environment and responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Optical Frame Representative, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Optical Frame Representative, you need strong sales skills, in-depth product knowledge of eyewear, and typically a background in optical retail or related experience. Familiarity with inventory management systems, CRM software, and point-of-sale technology is important. Excellent interpersonal communication, active listening, and relationship-building skills help you connect with clients and drive sales. These abilities are crucial for effectively presenting products, managing client accounts, and achieving sales targets in a competitive market.

What are the main responsibilities of an Optical Frame Representative during a typical week?

An Optical Frame Representative typically spends their week visiting optical retailers and eye care professionals to showcase new frame collections, provide product training, and manage orders. The role involves maintaining strong client relationships, addressing customer inquiries, and ensuring displays are up-to-date with the latest styles. Representatives also gather feedback from clients, collaborate with internal sales and marketing teams, and monitor market trends to identify new business opportunities. This mix of independent fieldwork and teamwork makes the position dynamic and client-focused.
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Sr Manufacturing Technician (Mon-Fri 5am-1:30pm)

Sr Manufacturing Technician (Mon-Fri 5am-1:30pm)

ABB Optical Group

Erlanger, KY • On-site

$17.50 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

ABB Optical Group rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Sr Lab Technician 1 (Tues-Fri 4:45am-1:15pm)
JOB SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE
The Sr Lab Technician is responsible for the timely, efficient, and accurate processing of products in the lab. A Sr Lab Technician is a cross-trained and multifunctional position with secondary-level training to enable performing additional essential functions beyond those noted within the Lab Technician training. The Sr Lab Technician will be assigned one essential function, where he/she will work the predominant portion of their daily work schedule, as well as be expected to perform work in additional essential function(s) as business needs dictate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (as applicable per lab/department)
  • Place optical lenses into various eyeglass frame types
  • Manually operate optical machinery from set-up to shutdown with minimal errors
  • Train other co-workers in Shipping, Picking, Receiving, and Tracing departments
  • Inspect optical lenses using a lensometer while following the ANSI standards for glasses
  • Match optical lenses to the order tray and check optical lenses for any blemishes or defects
  • Trace eyeglass frames and optical lenses, and remove and dot up optical lenses for orders requiring grooves
  • Print and sort job tickets, and verify job information before moving job into picking
  • Place uncut optical lenses in appropriate trays; Pick optical lenses, scan and verify jobs, and de-box and label optical lenses in preparation for production
  • Sort truck and receive all eyeglass frames; Print and pull Medicaid eyeglass frames
  • Invoice at expected pace and package all accounts; Sort and bin dynamic and static jobs, execute multiple tasks, and consolidate

  • Complex eyeglass frame assembly (drill/shelf/wood); Complete specialty optical lens work (tinting, rolling and polishing lenses), and specialty eyeglass frame work (wood frames, sports frames, safety frames, and drill mounts)
  • Clean and maintain fixtures required for lens processing; Build strip and dip runs
  • Ability to run the highest volume machines in the chamber room
  • Perform and comply with all job functions according to documented standard operating procedures
  • Meet or exceed established performance thresholds in all core and secondary job functions
  • Report all known products, processes, and or reporting defects and inefficiencies to supervisory personnel
  • Participate in team, department, and company-wide meetings as scheduled; Actively participate in team discussions and provide feedback to maintain and improve the work environment
  • Ensure that the work area is clean and organized and prepared for the next shift with all items in their designated locations
  • Utilize proper handling techniques and equipment to minimize damage and injuries
  • Follow and uphold all OSHA and company safety guidelines, policies, and regulations
  • Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate
  • Other duties as assigned

supervisory responsibilities
None
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications
  • Must be 18 years or older +
  • Ability to follow procedure and contribute as an individual and a team member
  • Computer literate
  • Sr Lab Technician I: At least one (1) year of optical manufacturing experience as well as training to enable employees to perform the minimum essential functions identified by their respective lab/department
  • Sr Lab Technician II: Minimum of one (1) year and six (6) months in Senior Lab Technician role (or similar position) prior to skills assessment to determine ability to perform all applicable essential functions identified by their respective lab/department

Desired Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (safety/weight belt provided, if requested). Specific vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment is a climate-controlled warehouse with moderate noise.
TRAVEL
Travel for this position would be minimal if at all.
For US Candidates
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $17.25 + $2.00 shift differential
Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan.
Full-time employees and/or their eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, group life insurance, voluntary supplemental life insurance, supplemental health benefits (critical illness, hospital, accident), short- and long-term disability, paid family leave (applicable states), 401k, tuition reimbursement, and eyewear discounts.
Part-time employees do not receive benefits.
US full-time employees are eligible for the following time-off benefits:
1. Vacation and/or Sick time
2. Holiday pay
3. Birthday PTO
Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, ABB Optical will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation (please provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner), email hrfeedback@abboptical.com
ABB Optical is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.
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