(Nashville) Assistant Manager

Plato's Closet - Cool Springs, Murfreesboro, Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedules

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

A national retail franchise is seeking an Assistant Manager to create a positive shopping experience and lead a diverse team. The ideal candidate will have solid retail and leadership experience, a friendly attitude, and flexible availability. Responsibilities include managing store operations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring a welcoming environment for customers. This role offers a great employee discount, flexible scheduling, and an opportunity to inspire a diverse team. Join the team and promote sustainable fashion today!

Qualifications

• Flexible availability for weekdays, weeknights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive store experience by greeting customers.
• Assist manager in scheduling and managing employees.
• Provide guidance and training to junior employees.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership experience

Communication

Tech-savvy

Customer service

Job description

Overview

We have an opening for an Assistant Manager at Plato's Closet Nashville (on White Bridge Rd)!

Are you always striving to be as fashionable as you can be? Do you keep up with the newest trends? Are you excited to see a smile on a customer's face? Then Plato's Closet could be the perfect fit for you. Our mission is to encourage sustainable shopping at a great price to support fashion-forward self-expression.

Plato's Closet is part of a nationwide network of franchise stores specializing in gently-used, teen and young adult clothing. We stock the latest trends in clothing and accessories from the hottest brand-name designers for girls and guys.

We are looking for dedicated and fashion-forward applicants excited to work each day with customers from all walks of life. We encourage diversity and self-expression in both our employees and our product, and welcome new perspectives to bring about a more diverse culture in our store.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Create a positive store experience by greeting customers immediately, and by handling transactions professionally and enthusiastically
• Become familiar with brands, products, and prices
• Buy used clothing and accessories
• Tell customers about promotions
• Price and ticket items, restock store according to merchandising plan
• Maintain store displays and inventory levels
• Assist manager in scheduling and managing employees
• Lead team meetings
• Provide guidance and training to junior employees
• Be responsible for opening and closing the store
• Be confident in enforcing company policy
• Ability to execute company floor-sets

Requirements and Qualifications

• Retail experience
• Leadership experience
• Flexible availability (weekdays, weeknights, weekends, holidays, etc)
• Relatively tech savvy
• Friendly and helpful attitude
• Drive to meet customer needs
• Perform duties with minimal direct supervision
• Learn quickly, embrace opportunities for new responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Easy adaptation to a new and fast-paced environment / quick-learner
• Ability to commute to offsite storage

Benefits

• Great employee discount proportionate to time employed
• Flexible schedules
• Working with diverse and encouraging team members
• First dibs on the great stuff we buy
• Performance-based incentives

Additional Notes

You can make a difference at Plato's Closet:

• Inspire others to find their unique style
• Encourage sustainable shopping
• Mentor junior team members new to the retail environment
• Help customers find great items/brands for way less than mall prices

Add your style to ours... join the Plato's Closet team today!