Assistant Manager

Plato's Closet Colorado Springs North; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Plato's Closet North in Colorado Springs is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations, coach the team, and uphold our sustainability mission. You will lead by example and help create an upbeat, inclusive store environment.

You will drive daily sales, manage inventory, train new hires, and step in as manager-on-duty as needed, fostering a fun, goal-driven culture aligned with our reuse focus.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail or leadership experience; resale/fashion experience a bonus.
• Passion for fashion, teamwork and sustainability.
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a leadership role.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Support, coach & motivate the team to hit goals.
• Help drive daily sales and track performance metrics.
• Educate customers and team on resale and sustainability benefits.
• Assist with inventory management, merchandising, and buying process.
• Train and onboard new team members.
• Step in as manager-on-duty to ensure smooth store operations.
• Promote a fun, inclusive, and goal-driven team culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teamwork

Sustainability mindset

Strong communication

Analytical problem-solving

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Flexible availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Plato's Closet North, we're on a mission to make fashion sustainable, stylish, and accessible. We buy and sell gently-used name-brand clothing for teens and young adults- helping our community look great while keeping clothing out of landfills!

We're looking for a motivated and reliable Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations, lead by example, and help create an upbeat, inclusive store environment. You'll work closely with the Store Manager and Store Owner and play a key role in coaching the team, optimizing performance, and making our sustainability mission come alive!

What You'll Do:

• Support, coach & motivate the team to make goals
• Help drive daily sales & track performance metrics
• Educate customers and team members on the benefits of resale and sustainability
• Assist with inventory management, merchandising, and the buying process
• Help train and onboard new team members
• Step in as manager-on-duty when needed, ensuring smooth store operations
• Promote a fun, inclusive, and goal-driven team culture

What You Bring:

• 1-2 years of retail or leadership experience (resale/fashion experience a bonus!)
• A passion for fashion, teamwork & sustainability
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a leadership role
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
• High school diploma or equivalent required