Hearing at JCPenney Optical: JC Penney Optical is a leader in optical solutions and is now a retailer of hearing solutions with its state-of-the-art hearing aids, testing equipment, and a vast network of locations within large retail chains. As a fast-growing business in an expanding industry, JC Penney Optical is constantly searching for passionate people to add to our family of associates.
The Hearing Aid Specialist/Audiologist will select and fit hearing aids for customers, administer and interpret hearing tests, assess hearing instrument efficacy, take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.
Ideal Candidate: Hearing at JCPenney Optical desires candidates who are motivated, ambitious and want to be a part of an industry-disrupting sales model. Candidates should be licensed hearing aid dispensers and/or dispensing audiologists. A passion for helping the hearing-impaired is a must-have. Our model allows us to reach hundreds of thousands of patients within our database allowing the right candidate to reach and help as many patients as possible.
Why work for us: Our competitive employment packages show our dedication to our employees and our culture. Some perks include:
- Competitive base salary plus generous bonus incentives
- Car allowance w/mileage
- Growth opportunity
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Generous paid time off (PTO) policy
- Continued on-the-job training (virtual courses)
What YOU will be doing
- Greet customers and offer a free hearing screen
- Analyze test findings and make recommendations based on the patient’s hearing loss
- Recommend and dispense assistive listening and hearing solutions
- Educate patients in how to use and maintain the hearing aid devices, provide demonstrations and information
- Provide guidance and education to retail store associates to support servicing patients
- Make follow-up calls to patients to ensure satisfaction with their assistive listening and hearing device
The Hearing Aid Specialist/Audiologist will select and fit hearing aids for customers, administer and interpret hearing tests, assess hearing instrument efficacy, take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.
Multi- Site Locations:
Chicago - JCP
Niles - JCP
Lombard - JCP
Vernon Hills - JCP
Rolling Meadows - Meijer
Requirements
- Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser and / or an Audiologist
- Motivated by helping people hear better
- Ambitious with a sales attitude
- An entrepreneur mindset with problem-solving skills, this role will have great autonomy
- Excellent follow-up skills
- Ability to travel to and work in a multi-location environment
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental amp; Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary amp; ADamp;D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick amp; Public Holidays)