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. We’re looking for a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to help lead a dynamic store team, drive sales, and build lifelong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in achieving sales plans and comp sales goals
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative, passionate team
• Drive 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 strategy for hitting sales targets
• Merchandise the store compellingly, follow planograms, and launch promos 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
• Proven leadership in driving team success
• Skills in communication, recruiting, operations (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising), and team development
• Strong time management, professionalism, and adaptability in a fast-changing retail environment
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (degree preferred)
• Able to navigate the store, merchandise product, and lift up to 50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodation)

Pay

$18.90 - $21.75 an hour. The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, location, experience, and meeting minimum job requirements.