Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2

At Hot Topic, we’re passionate about music, pop culture, and creating an amazing in-store experience for our customers and employees.

About the role

We’re searching for a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to help lead the store. You’ll support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, recruiting, and team development while driving sales and building customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in achieving sales plans and comp sales goals
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative, passionate team
• Create customer engagement through promotions, social media, BOPIS, and curbside pickup
• Lead operational excellence with a balance of delegation, autonomy, and customer-first selling
• Monitor shrink/loss prevention, payroll hours, and associate schedules
• Communicate trends and customer feedback to retail leadership and HQ partners
• Run sales reports and use data to guide sales strategies
• Merchandise the store using planograms and launch promotions on time
• Develop a high-performing, customer-focused team in partnership with the Store Manager

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of retail store management experience
• Experience leading teams to success with skills in communication, recruiting, operations (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising), and team development
• Strong communication, time management, professionalism, and operational skills
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (degree preferred)
• Ability to adapt in a fast-changing retail environment
• Able to navigate the store, merchandise products, and lift up to 50 pounds

Pay

$18.90 – $21.75 an hour. The final salary will consider factors such as education, location, experience, and meeting minimum job requirements.