Fandom Store Leader - Drive Sales & Team Talent

Hot Topic; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Store Manager to lead the store in achieving sales targets, recruiting and developing a high-energy team, and delivering outstanding customer service. You’ll drive engagement via social channels, clienteling, and store applications while maintaining a strong operational backbone.

You’ll balance merchandising, staffing, and daily operations to create a premium guest experience in a fast-paced mall environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years retail store management experience with a track record of meeting sales targets.
• Strong communication, recruiting and operational skills (scheduling, payroll, reporting).
• Ability to develop and mentor a collaborative team and deliver great customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure store hits sales plans and comp sales goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a passionate, collaborative team.
• Lead engagement through social media, store apps, and clienteling.
• Maintain operational structure, delegation, and customer-first selling.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, schedules and external factors.
• Communicate trends and feedback to retail leadership and HQ.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy and promotions.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales targets

Recruiting

Operations

Merchandising

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Hot Topic in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Store Manager to lead the store in achieving sales targets, recruiting and developing a high-energy team, and delivering outstanding customer service. You’ll drive engagement via social channels, clienteling, and store applications while maintaining a strong operational backbone.

You’ll balance merchandising, staffing, and daily operations to create a premium guest experience in a fast-paced mall environment.