Full-Time Store Leader - Drive Sales & Culture

Hot Topic; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic in California is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager in reaching sales targets, recruiting, and staff development. You will drive an engaging in-store experience for fans of music and pop culture, promoting new products and promotions to boost customer interaction.

You will lead and develop a passionate team, manage store operations, schedules, and payroll while ensuring shrink prevention and data-driven decision making to hit objectives.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail store management experience.
• Strong communication, recruiting, and operations skills (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising).
• People development and coaching capabilities.
• High school diploma or GED required; degree is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and adapt to a fast-changing retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales plan and goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative team.
• Promote products through promotions, social media, and curbside options.
• Provide leadership for operational soundness and customer-first selling.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Communicate trends and feedback with retail leadership and HQ.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy.
• Merchandise the store using planograms and launch promos on time.
• Develop a high-performing, customer-focused team with Store Manager.

Skills

Retail leadership

Communication

Recruiting

Operations

Merchandising

Scheduling

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree (nice to have)

Job description

Hot Topic in California is hiring a Full-Time Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager in reaching sales targets, recruiting, and staff development. You will drive an engaging in-store experience for fans of music and pop culture, promoting new products and promotions to boost customer interaction.

You will lead and develop a passionate team, manage store operations, schedules, and payroll while ensuring shrink prevention and data-driven decision making to hit objectives.