General Optical
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    Optical Retail
    General Optical is a market leading provider of Optical products and services to the Optometry industry throughout Australia and NZ. General Optical is a fully owned subsidiary of Marchon Eyewear and VSP Global. The company markets its products under prestigious brand names including, but not limited to Nike, Columbia, Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein platinum, Chloé, G-Star RAW, Lacoste, MCM, and Salvatore Ferragamo.

    Reviews overview

    3.88 ratings in total
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    76%
    Rate salary as high or average
    63%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at General Optical?

    AI summary of recent reviews
    Employees at General Optical appreciate the company's great products and amazing global brands such as Nike, Calvin Klein, and Lacoste. They value the huge learning curve and opportunities for career development, as well as the global presence that provides exposure to both local small business practices and global policies. Reviewers also mentioned receiving support from various departments like marketing, IT, and management.

    However, some potential challenges include a heavy workload with busy and full-on roles that may not suit everyone. There were also concerns about management styles being described as dictatorial or lacking organization. Additionally, one reviewer noted a lack of career progression opportunities, having not received a review or promotion in almost two years despite requesting one.

    Recent reviews

    3.0
    Customer Service Role
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Very bad experience
    The good thingsNone.no organisation no trainng
    The challengesPutting up with management
    1.0
    Account Manager
    Aug 2017
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    The worst 4 years of my life
    The good thingsGreat products and great brands.
    The challengesDictatorial management
    5.0
    Sales Rep
    Nov 2016
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    I grew in this role and had a lot of fun along the way
    The good thingsAmazing brands and so much support from marketing, IT, and management
    The challengesToo much to do all the time - but never bored.
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