Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2

Hot Topic; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 15,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

An energetic retail company is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager for its Fredericton location. The candidate will support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, while leading a passionate team focused on providing an engaging customer experience. Ideal candidates will have retail management experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for music and pop culture.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail store management experience.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing retail environment.
• Skills in communication, recruiting, operations, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales goals and managing store operations.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a team of customer-focused associates.
• Analyze sales reports to guide strategies for meeting targets.

Skills

Retail management experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Hot Topic, we’re passionate about a few things : music, pop culture, and creating the most amazing in-store experience for our customers and employees.

We’re on the search for a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 that will help lead the loudest store in the mall. You’ll support the Store Manager in achieving store objectives regarding sales targets, recruiting, and development. You’re like Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker rolled into one; you can handle anything that comes your way while driving sales and building lifelong relationships with our customers.

What You'll Do

• Support your Store Manager in achieving the sales plan and / or comparable sales goals.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain a passionate, collaborative team to run your store.
• Create buzz and customer engagement through promotion of new products, social media, and services like BOPIS and curbside pickup.
• Provide leadership to ensure the store operates soundly; balance operations, delegation, autonomy, and customer-first practices.
• Monitor shrink / loss prevention, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Communicate with retail leadership and HQ about trends and customer feedback.
• Analyze sales reports and use data to guide strategies to meet sales targets.
• Merchandise the store effectively, leveraging planograms and launching promotions on time.
• Develop your team of loyal, high-performing, customer-focused associates in partnership with your Store Manager.

What You'll Need

• 1-2 years of retail store management experience; passion for music and pop culture is a plus!
• Proven success in leading teams; skills in communication, recruiting, operations, and team development.
• Strong skills in communication, time management, professionalism, and operational tasks.
• A high school diploma or GED; degrees are a bonus.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing retail environment and handle unexpected challenges.
• Ability to navigate the store, merchandise products, and lift up to 50 pounds.

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