Looking for a job in the young adult fashion industry? Independently owned and operated Plato’s Closet basically buys gently-used clothes (bodysuits, dresses, jeans, long sleeves, pants, rompers, short sleeves, shorts, skirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, tanks, t-shirts, shoes, accessories) of nice brands (True Religion, Adidas, American Eagle, etc.) from everybody, and re-sells them with an affordable price. Its main customer target is teens and young adults. Plato’s Closet has a working system of buying and reselling. Sellers go to the stores without an appointment and bring their gently used brand-name clothing. While they are walking around the store and enjoying their time, Plato’s Closet reviews the items they bring. If they like it and sellers accept the offer, they are paid cash immediately on the spot. Plato’s Closet is more than just a secondhand clothes store, it is a unique company that is obsessed with a sustainable life. If you are interested in being a part of this unique company, keep reading and find every information you need.
CAREER AT PLATO’S CLOSET
Minimum Age Requirement: 16 years old ONLY for Sales Associates.For other job opportunities the minimum age requirement is 18 years old.
Working Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:00am-9:00pm; Sun: 12:00pm-6:00pm
Job Openings: Keyholder, Sales Associate, Team Lader, Cashier, Shift Leader, Assitant Manager, Retail Store Manager
PLATO’S CLOSET JOB OUTLOOK
Plato’s Closet offers full-time and part-time positions with flexible schedules. Plato’s Closet is usually looking for fashion-forward individuals who are also alongside fun, team-oriented and energetic. There are over 480 stores in U.S.A and Canada, and many more stores are opening every month thanks to their encouragement on franchising. So Plato’s Close is an ideal place for you if you are looking for an entry-level job. Since they are independently operated, Plato’s Closet stores are usually local and small so it would not be wrong to say that the working environment is quite vibrant and but at the same time, family-like. It is a strong and ever-expanding brand working with gently-used and trendy products in good condition which need to go through a strict process before reselling. Keep in mind that you should have an eye for details along with impeccable fashion sense. Plato’s Closet’ main customers are teens and young adults so it is important for you to have good customer skills along with an understanding on your customer’s tight budget and needs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND PAY SCALES
Sales Associate/Buyer: If you are a fashion lover and have an understanding of constantly changing trends for teens and young adults, this job is perfect for you. Your main responsibility is to buy and sell teen clothes. You work with both customers and merchandise. You should be able to provide excellent customer service by helping and guiding the customers to have a great selling or shopping experience while you are making sure that you process the payments correctly. Additionally, when you are working with the merchandise, you need to buy the ones in good condition, stock and organize them. Sometimes you may rearrange clothing racks as well as pricing the products or unloading deliveries. This is an entry-level job, however, you need to meet some physical requirements such as being able to lift up to 40 pounds. Since you work in a shopping-driven environment with teens, you need to be passionate about fashion, energetic, dedicated, and diverse. As a Sales Associate, initially, you will be paid minimum wage which is $7.50. However, experience and good work can be rewarded up to $13 per hour. You can work part-time or full time.
Keyholder: This job is suitable for both already Plato Closet’s employees looking for a promotion and individuals who have previous experience in the industry. You have three main responsibilities as a keyholder; performing opening and closing procedures in a timely manner, supervising the sales associates and help them meet the sales target, auditing the till. Keep in mind that you will be working in a busy-pace working environment with inventory and disciplinary responsibilities. You should be able to lift up to 40 pounds and you should have an insight into every process in the store. Keyholders can earn up to $10.00 per hour.
Team Leader: As a team leader, your responsibilities would be similar to Keyholders, with the addition of keeping the sales floor organized, reviewing sales data and broad knowledge of brand-names and new-wave items. For this job, ability to lift up to 40 pounds and previous experience are required along with the strong leadership skills. You can earn between $10 – $16 per hour as a team leader.
Plato’s Closet is offering two management roles. To fill the positions, the company may hire both externally and internally. Experience in sales industry and leadership positions along with strong customer service skills and great focusing on details are required.
Store Manager: Store managers have broad daily responsibilities with executive functions. They recruit and train new members of the store, create schedules for them, coach employees, pay salaries, and ensure that customers are satisfied. They can earn between $30,000 – $49,700 annually. Average pay scale is $35,000 for a year.
Assistant Manager: Assistant Managers’ main job is to help Store Managers. They also ensure that they meet the sales target and store keeps making profit. Assistant Managers earn between $11 – $16.65 per hour.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS (How to Apply)
Plato’s Closet does not accept applications online since they are all franchised. If you want to be a member of Plato’s Closet family:
STEP 1: Download online application form and fill it accuaretly..http://platos.rcfile.com/documents/Employment_Application.pdf You can also fill the form in the stores.
STEP 2: Find a store that you want to work in. http://www.platoscloset.com/Locations#us
STEP 3: Hand your application form over the store management.
HINTS FOR APPLYING
Plato’s Closet offers many skills in one package: retail, fashion industry, customer service. In return, it expects its members to be passionate about fashion, great at customer communication, and dependable on retailing. Usually, prospective candidates receive a call after two weeks and are invited for an on-spot interview. If you are invited for an interview, talk about your passion for fashion and your abilities to communicate with teens. If you had any previous experience with working with the general public, highlight it. Get ready to answer why you are attracted to work in Plato’s Closet in the first place. Show that you care about the environment as well as customers. Don’t forget to dress casually but stylish and highlight your interest in the latest styles and trends. Plato’s Closet does not generally doo drug tests, however this policy may vary from store to store.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT PLATO’S CLOSET
At Plato’s Closet, you can work full-time or part-time, depending on your schedule. You can have a great employee discount along with competitive pay. Once you are hired, you will receive training and employee assistance programs. Medical insurance and retirement plans are also offered by Plato’s Closet.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON PLATO’S CLOSET
Plato’s Closet has many other resale stores. It also resells musical instruments under the name of Music Go Round retail stores. Play It Again Sports is also owned by Plato’s Closet and it is the most recognized used sporting goods franchise in the world. Style Encore offers only women clothes. It also encourages people to own franchise as it has the largest in kids’ clothing industry called Once Upon A Child. You may also check these stores and apply for them.
