Assistant Store Manager - Music & Pop Culture Leader

Hot Topic, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Manager to help lead the store and drive sales in Virginia Beach. You will support the Store Manager to hit sales targets, recruit and develop a passionate team, and promote products through promos and social channels.

You’ll balance operations with customer-first selling while monitoring shrink and payroll. Lead a high-energy team to deliver exceptional in-store experiences and foster lasting customer relationships.

Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years of retail store management experience.
• Strong communication, recruiting, operations (payroll, scheduling, merchandising), and team development skills.
• Experience leading teams to success and driving sales.
• High school diploma or GED; a degree is a plus.
• Retail is fast-changing; ability to adapt and stay customer-focused.
• Ability to merchandise and help with physically handling product (up to 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales plan and comp sales goals.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative store team.
• Promote new products and drive customer engagement (promos, social media, BOPIS, curbside).
• Provide leadership around operations, delegation, and customer-first selling.
• Monitor shrink/loss, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Communicate with retail leadership and HQ on trends and feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy to hit targets.
• Merchandise the store and launch promos on time; deliver results.
• Develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.

Skills

Store management

Team leadership

Communication

Operations

Customer focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Hot Topic, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Manager to help lead the store and drive sales in Virginia Beach. You will support the Store Manager to hit sales targets, recruit and develop a passionate team, and promote products through promos and social channels.

You’ll balance operations with customer-first selling while monitoring shrink and payroll. Lead a high-energy team to deliver exceptional in-store experiences and foster lasting customer relationships.