Manager In Training - Plato's Closet

Plato’s Closet careers provide retail, customer service, and fashion experience. Plato’s Closet is a clothing resale franchise focused on young adult fashion. Stores buy and sell “gently used teen and young adult style clothing and accessories that are name brands, cool, hip, trendy, clean and in good condition”. Sellers are paid cash on the spot for desirable clothing and accessories, and those items are later resold to customers for a fraction of the price of new items. Plato’s Closet hires fashion-forward individuals with an eye for trends and a strong attention to detail.

This is a highly varied role, which includes buying, pricing, sales, merchandising, loss prevention, plus training and managing the staff in the setting of a clothing store. Strong customer service skills are a must! Expect to hire, train and coach their staff to deliver on store goals. You are also responsible for overseeing the buying process to ensure the store maintains profitability. Previous supervisory experience in a retail clothing setting and/or in a thrift or consignment store is essential, as is the ability to lift clothing bins weighing up to 50 pounds multiple times over the course of a shift without accommodations.

Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the store’s day-to-day operations. They hire, train and coach employees, and ensure all employees are clear on the store’s policies and procedures for buying and selling. Manager is great at focusing on details, with strong leadership skills and an eye for teen fashion and style trends. They are passionate about the customer and their team alike. Flexibility is a must with this position. Manager will work two to three opening shifts, one to two mid-shifts, and one to two closing shifts each week based on the needs of the store. Weekend availability should be open, as this is a retail job. Top pay is available for proven reseller experience such as Plato's Closet, Once Upon A Child, Clothes Mentor, or other prominent thrift resellers. Job is in person not remote.

This is a salaried position with 45 scheduled hours per week on the store schedule. Weekend availability should be open, as this is a retail job. Monthly performance bonuses are primarily based on sales performance and will provide up to an additional $7,200 in pay annually if all goals are met. Eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment. Eligible for one week of vacation time after six months in the position.

This Job Is: A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply, Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma. High school or equivalent (Required)

Job Type: Full-time Expected hours: 45 – 50 per week including breaks

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are available after first month of employment Employee discount Paid time off

Requirements:

US work authorization (Required), Driver's License or State Issues I.D. (Required), Reliable Transportation (Required)

Ability to lift and move up to 40 lbs. as needed over the course of a shift (Required), Two Professional References, Background Check (Required), No Felonies (Required), No misdemeanors, such as shoplifting or assault, which would negatively impact your suitability for this role (Required). Proven experience as a retail manager or supervisor for more than a year, or extensive experience managing a team of at least 8 people in a clothing, big box, or consignment retail environment (Strongly Preferred), Top pay is available for proven reseller experience such as Plato's Closet, Once Upon A Child, Clothes Mentor, or other prominent thrift resellers.