Sales Associate - Part Time (Less than 30 hours)

At Ziker Cleaners, we take pride in providing top-notch garment care services while building authentic relationships with our customers and colleagues. For over 100 years, the Ziker family has served the Michiana area with exceptional service, impact in our community, as well as a commitment to growth, innovation, and a culture of care.

As a Sales Associate, you will be the face of Ziker Cleaners, engaging with our valued customers daily, and striving to exceed customer expectations in every interaction! You will take charge of everything the customer needs – assisting with garment care needs, handling financial transactions, prepping and organizing garments for professional dry-cleaning, and providing an in-store wash, dry, and fold service for standard laundry. Your friendly demeanor, positive attitude, and attention to detail will ensure every Ziker customer receives exceptional customer care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and assist customers with their garment care needs, providing expert advice and guidance.
• Ensure a smooth and efficient check-in and check-out process for garments and orders.
• Collaborate with the cleaning team to address customer concerns or special requests.
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment, including the sales floor and display areas.
• Promote and upsell our additional services and products to enhance the customer experience.
• Develop an understanding of SPOT point of sale software, care labels, and various garment care processes.
• Some administrative customer service experience, willing to help out other locations as well.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for customer service.
• Effective communication, with the ability to listen actively and address customer needs.
• Friendly, warm, and approachable demeanor that reflects our commitment to exceptional service.
• Flexibility to work Monday through Saturday, including mornings and evenings.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work at multiple locations as needed.
• Basic computer and internet literacy.
• Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• The schedule is part time at Byrkit – Mon through Fri 730 am to 1030 am, but flexible enough to stay later if needed.

What We Offer:

• $15.00 Starting Pay
• Performance and pay review at 90 days, and every 6 months thereafter.
• 40% Discount on dry cleaning and laundry services for all employees!
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Robust training program that sets you up for success at Ziker and the industry at large.
• For Full-Time Employees: Medical, Vision, Dental 401k, Life, Aflac, Paid Holidays and PTO.

Ziker Cleaners is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you're ready to join a team that values your enthusiasm, customer-centric mindset, and dedication to excellence, then we want to hear from you! Apply today on really or at Zikercleaners.com with your current, updated resume!

If you want to learn more about us, check out our website: www.zikercleaners.com.