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Plato's Closet

Sales Associates/Buyer

Mechanicsville, VA · On-site

$12.50 - $17/hr

Have a strong passion working with teens and retail? We are hiring! We are seeking to hire energetic and service oriented candidates for the positions of Sales Associates. As a Sales Associates you ...

Plato's Closet

Sales Associates/Buyer

Mechanicsville, VA · On-site

$12.50 - $17/hr

Have a strong passion working with teens and retail? We are hiring! We are seeking to hire energetic and service oriented candidates for the positions of Sales Associates. As a Sales Associates you ...

Genesco

District Manager in Training (DMIT)

Mclean, VA · On-site

COMPANY OVERVIEW Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US ...

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How much do retail teen jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for retail teen in Virginia is $15.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.52 and $16.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a retail teen?

A Retail Teen job typically refers to a part-time or entry-level position in a retail store for teenagers. Responsibilities often include assisting customers, organizing merchandise, operating the cash register, and maintaining store cleanliness. These jobs help teens gain valuable work experience, develop customer service skills, and earn money. Many retail positions offer flexible schedules to accommodate school commitments.

What does a retail teen do?

A typical day for a Retail Teen usually involves greeting customers, assisting them with finding products, restocking shelves, operating the cash register, and keeping the store tidy and organized. You’ll likely work as part of a team, collaborating with supervisors and other team members to ensure the sales floor runs smoothly and customers have a positive shopping experience. Shifts may vary depending on store needs, with many opportunities for part-time evening and weekend hours to accommodate school schedules. This role offers a great chance to develop workplace skills and gain experience that can lead to more advanced retail positions in the future.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a retail teen?

To succeed as a Retail Teen, strong customer service skills, basic math abilities, and reliability are essential, often supported by a willingness to learn and a positive attitude rather than formal qualifications. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems and basic inventory tracking tools is helpful but typically taught on the job. Outstanding soft skills such as friendliness, teamwork, and good communication can help you stand out in a fast-paced retail environment. These abilities are important for ensuring excellent customer experiences, smooth store operations, and positive relationships with coworkers and supervisors.

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Infographic showing various Retail Teen job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, and 36% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,527 per year, or $15.6 per hour.

Sales Associates/Buyer

Plato's Closet

Mechanicsville, VA • On-site

$12.50 - $17/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Plato's Closet rating

4.6

Company rating: 4.6 out of 10

Based on 343 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

98th of 104 rated fashion retailers

Job description

Sales Associates/Buyer:
Have a strong passion working with teens and retail? We are hiring! We are seeking to hire energetic and service oriented candidates for the positions of Sales Associates.
As a Sales Associates you will perform basic duties such as buying and selling teen's clothing, shoes, and accessories all while providing friendly customer service. Duties include inventory tagging, stocking, organizing, and maintaining the sales floor. All candidates must have the ability to apply their knowledge of teen's products to help the store buy gently-used merchandise and promote these items on the sales floor. All applicants must have open availability and be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
If this sounds like the career you are looking for, we invite you to apply online for consideration for the Sales Associate position.
Sales Associate Job Requirements:
• Retail Sales & Customer Service experience preferred.
• Must have a strong knowledge of fashion and styling.
• Ability to merchandise and stock sales products and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Actively work with garments to include processing, tagging, hanging, replenishing, and displaying per store guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• High school required.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

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