Assistant Store Leader: Music & Pop Culture

BoxLunch; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Manager to help lead the mall’s loudest store. You’ll support the Store Manager in hitting sales targets, recruiting, and developing the team while delivering an exceptional in-store experience.

You’ll drive promotions, engage customers on social media, and run operations with strong scheduling, loss prevention, and data-based decisions. If you love music and pop culture, this role offers growth and the chance to build a high-performing,

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of retail store management experience.
• Leads teams to success with communication, recruiting, operations (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising).
• Strong time management, professionalism, and drive to develop peers.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales plan and comp sales goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative, passionate team.
• Promote products via promotions, social media, and benefits like BOPIS and curbside pickup.
• Provide leadership to run an operationally sound business with balanced ops and customer-first selling.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Collaborate with retail leadership and HQ on trends and feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy to hit sales targets.
• Merchandise the store using planograms and launch promos on time.
• Develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.

Skills

Communication

Recruiting

Operations

Time management

Professionalism

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Manager to help lead the mall’s loudest store. You’ll support the Store Manager in hitting sales targets, recruiting, and developing the team while delivering an exceptional in-store experience.

You’ll drive promotions, engage customers on social media, and run operations with strong scheduling, loss prevention, and data-based decisions. If you love music and pop culture, this role offers growth and the chance to build a high-performing,