Part-Time Assistant Manager: Lead & Elevate Sales

Hot Topic; Lynnwood (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hot Topic is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, recruiting, and developing a strong team. You’ll drive promotions, engage customers, and ensure operational excellence while maintaining a customer-first selling approach.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of retail management experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage payroll, scheduling, and merchandising.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Excellent communication and team development skills.
• Ability to analyze sales and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager to achieve sales plan and goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative team.
• Lead promotions and engage customers through social channels.
• Balance operations with customer-first selling practices.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and staff schedules.
• Communicate with retail leadership and HQ about trends.
• Run sales reports to guide strategy.
• Merchandise the store using planograms and launch promos.
• Develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.

Skills

Store leadership

Recruiting

Operations

Merchandising

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, recruiting, and developing a strong team. You’ll drive promotions, engage customers, and ensure operational excellence while maintaining a customer-first selling approach.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of retail management experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage payroll, scheduling, and merchandising.