Company Overview :
Shamir Canada Optical Inc. is a national premium lens and coating manufacturer that has established itself as a company known worldwide for innovation, revolutionary technology, and stringent quality assurance practices .
Shamir provides the optical industry with high quality, cutting-edge lens technologies and coatings.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated individual with high standards to join our dynamic team as an National Education Manager.
Shamir offers competitive wages, benefits package, a diverse work environment, and excellent career opportunities.
Job Summary :
The National Education Manager is primarily responsible for the training, education and technical support of customers and sales associates.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Train new sales associates.
- Coordinate ongoing professional development of sales employees.
- Visit customer offices to train on Shamir products and services.
- Organize, coordinate and host digital learning initiatives including live webinars.
- Address customers issue related to education.
- Monitor and evaluating the effectiveness of education initiatives.
- Develop training ideas to enhance sales levels.
- Attend conferences and optical events to drive business.
- Participate in special projects and other sales tasks as assigned by the National Sales Manager to support the achievement of sales targets.
- Run off site training seminars for groups of customers for the purpose of educating the ECP on Shamir products and services.
Qualifications :
- Licensed Optician
- Strong optical background and knowledge is required.
- Detail oriented and positive work ethic
- Expert in optical theory and lens production and dispensing
- Strong organizational skills and leadership skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Expert in quality standards
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Minimum of 5 years experience in the optical industry
- Strong computer and presentation skills including Microsoft PowerPoint
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and motivate teams and engage customers.
- Frequent travel to customer sites (greater than 50%)
What Shamir Offers :
- Competitive guaranteed wage plus bonuses
- Car allowance
- Comprehensive group benefit plan including discounts on prescription lenses and a company stock purchase program
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please include your request in your application.