We are growing!
PART-TIME SALES ASSOCIATE – OPTICAL RETAIL
Laurier Optical – Carleton Place
This is not regular retail.
We're a brand new optical store, and we're looking for people who actively engage, listen, and sell—not people who wait for customers to ask questions.
YOU'RE A FIT IF YOU:
- Are naturally outgoing and genuinely enjoy talking to people – not shy, not passive
- Ask questions and listen – you want to understand what customers actually need
- Take initiative – you see a customer and you go say hello, ask about their lifestyle, recommend solutions
- Build relationships – you don't just ring up a sale, you want them to come back
- Are interested in optical/eyewear – this is consultative selling, not Walmart
- Have relevant retail or sales experience – especially optical experience (big plus, but not required)
RETAIL EXPERIENCE THAT TRANSLATES TO THIS ROLE:
- Car sales, real estate, personal training
- Coffee shop barista (engaging, remembering customers, upselling)
- Phone/cell phone sales, insurance sales
- Salon/spa services (building relationships, consultative)
- Restaurant server or host (reading customers, taking initiative)
RETAIL EXPERIENCE THAT DOESN'T TRANSLATE:
- Walmart, Target, Winners, retail chains (stocking shelves, waiting at register)
- Grocery store cashier (transactional only)
- Fast food (order-taking, not relationship-building)
- Clothing retail (folding, hanging, waiting for questions)
Why the difference? Optical is consultative selling. You need to understand customers' lifestyles, recommend solutions, and build trust. If your last job was ringing up transactions and stocking shelves, this role will feel very different.
If you're the type who's fine sitting quiet until someone asks, this isn't the job.
If you naturally engage people, ask questions, and actually want to sell—apply.
HOURS & GROWTH:
Starting: Tuesday (8 hrs) | Friday (8 hrs) | Saturday (4 hrs) — 20 hours/week
Strong candidates: We're open to extending hours for people who prove themselves. Real opportunity to grow your schedule and earnings based on performance and business needs.
COMPENSATION:
$18-20/hour + staff discount on eyewear
Real training in consultative optical sales and customer service.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Submit your CV on Indeed
- Answer 5 screening questions (be honest about yourself)
- If you're a fit, we'll invite you to interview in person
- Face-to-face only—no calls, no video
LOCATION:
22 Costello Drive, Unit 109, Carleton Place, ON
(Open Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm)
ABOUT US:
We invest in training people who want a real career in optical sales—not just a part-time gig. If you're outgoing, curious, and actually interested in helping people see better, we want you on our team.
Questions? Stop by and ask for Paul, or email: [email protected]
Apply now on Indeed. We're excited to meet you.
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
