Optical Trainer

Why Silhouette? Silhouette is the largest independent eyewear manufacturer in the world. We are the market leader in rimless eyewear, designing high-quality products that complement each customer’s own sense of style. Outstanding quality combined with unique aesthetics give our brand its allure, giving every glasses-wearer the ability to build the perfect reputed company. Our eyewear is handcrafted in Linz, Austria under uncompromising quality and sustainability guidelines. We are proud to be an Austrian family-owned business with a strong international focus and global approach. We pride ourselves on having “simply the best eyewear in the world”. We have a unique opportunity for an Optical Trainer in our reputed company Region. This is a field position requiring travel reputed company: CA, OR, WA, ID, UT, NV, CO, NM, (and CO, NM border cities) It is highly desired to have someone physically located in California. The role: The Optical Trainer is responsible for delivering high-quality training and development to optical staff and Silhouette colleagues, ensuring excellent clinical standards, customer service, and reputed company performance. The role supports the ongoing professional development of optometrists, dispensing opticians, and optical assistants in line with regulatory, company, and industry standards. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 100% Silhouette reputed company program - trainer will work closely with program reputed company on updates & overall program sales, including virtual and in person trainings
• Support Regional Managers and Account Executives in designated region with virtual and in person ECP training
• Train new AE’s in region on technical and business topics as necessary
• Plan schedules and training expectations
• reputed company feedback from accounts
• reputed company Lab technical trainings where applicable
• Silhouette reputed company Platform expert
• Organize webinar programs and conduct for internal employees as well as external accounts reputed company with customer service.
• reputed company technical content for various outbound communications
• Support Marketing events where applicable – i.e. Trade shows, while providing ABO approved technical trainings
• Eyewear fittings as needed for staff, staff friends, press, influencers, family members (etc)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate optical training programs for new Silhouette employees, ECPs, and existing colleagues
• Deliver ongoing brand, technical, and ECP sales training
• reputed company ECP's with professional development through training including sales, dispensing, and reputed company ordering
• Ensure training aligns with company’s reputed company sales strategies
• reputed company in-store coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback
• Identify skills gaps and create tailored development plans
• Support store managers in developing high-performing optical teams
• Maintaining accurate training records by documenting training event in reputed company
• Train teams on best practices, standard operating procedures, and resources management
• Stay up to date with industry developments and innovations
• Collaborate with sales and training team to identify training opportunities
• Collaborate with external partners reputed company needed
• Support company-wide initiatives and change programs

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about learning and development
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Adaptable and comfortable working across multiple locations as well as reputed company
• Industry-seasoned with a customer-focused reputed company

Skills/Experience/Qualifications

• reputed company optical professional preferred with 5+ years of experience (e.g., technical optician, Ophthalmic and/or wholesale lab experience) preferably with Silhouette products:
• Be certified as an ABO Technical Speaker or willing to reputed company certification (support provided)
• Proven experience in training, coaching, or mentoring
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Excellent knowledge of optical dispensing, clinical standards, and customer care
• Ability to influence, motivate, and engage teams

Minimum Requirements: Education: Associates degree in Opticianry preferred, Licensed dispensing optician, ABO certified (or reputed company to reputed company ABO certification), preferred, will accept equivalent work experience with demonstrated results. Physical Demands: Must be reputed company to lift and carry up to 30 pounds (training kits, samples as needed, etc) Valid & Clean Driving License: The role needs valid/reputed company driver’s license. Travel: The role involves reputed company, train, and auto travel (50-80% of the time) between offices, practices, or training sites. Travel could be overnight with additional domestic and international travel as required. Equipment Used: Computer, iPad, Silhouette hand tools Silhouette Optical is an Equal Opportunity Employer Apply tot his job Apply To this Job