Fandom-Focused Retail Store Manager

Hot Topic; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic is seeking a Store Manager to lead our store team, drive sales, and deliver exceptional customer experiences in a mall setting. You will recruit, develop, and mentor staff while guiding operations and performance Management.

You will leverage social media, clienteling, and data-driven insights to hit targets, manage inventory, and ensure timely promos and merchandising execution.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years retail store management experience leading teams.
• High school diploma or GED (degree welcomed).
• Adapt to a fast-changing retail environment.
• Excellent communication, recruiting, and operations skills.

Responsibilities

• Hit sales plans and comp sales goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative team.
• Lead customer engagement via social media and clienteling.
• Maintain operational balance of structure, delegation, and customer-first selling.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, schedules, and external factors.
• Collaborate with retail leadership and HQ on trends and feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy.
• Merchandise store using planograms and launch promos on time.
• Mentor and recognize staff to build bench strength.

Skills

Communication

Recruiting

Operations

Merchandising

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic is seeking a Store Manager to lead our store team, drive sales, and deliver exceptional customer experiences in a mall setting. You will recruit, develop, and mentor staff while guiding operations and performance Management.

You will leverage social media, clienteling, and data-driven insights to hit targets, manage inventory, and ensure timely promos and merchandising execution.