Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1

BoxLunch; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks a Part-Time Assistant Manager who is passionate about music and pop culture. In this role, you will enhance the customer experience, support store operations, and develop a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail store experience is required.
• Skills in communication, time management, and professionalism are essential.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 50 pounds and work with approved store equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide an amazing shopping experience and support store leadership.
• Open and close the store as needed, and process sales transactions.
• Assist with store organization and support team development.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Professionalism

Operations

Team Development

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for music and pop culture fanatics to help create the best experience for our customers. As a Hot Topic Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 1, you’ll be a huge part of our success by supporting the store leadership team in providing the best customer experience, ensuring that fellow fans can get their hands on the merch they love. You’ll use your fandom knowledge to help train new recruits and ensure their success, and also support the management team in daily operations and meeting sales targets.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide an amazing shopping experience that will encourage customers to return. They’ll be impressed by your product knowledge, customer experience skills, and use of the Force.
• Step in and step up when needed. You’ll cover the sales floor and provide leadership support when your Manager gets pulled away.
• You’ve got the keys to the kingdom, and you’re not afraid to use them! You’ll open and close the store, as needed.
• Work the register; you’ll process sales transactions and use your fandom knowledge to drive add-on sales using additional benefits such as BOPIS and curbside pickup. You’ll also be able to close out the register and communicate shortages or overages to your Store Manager.
• Understand store sales plan, comp sales goals, and key KPIs: UPT and ADT.
• Assist with planogram changes including store map, wall, fixture, & merchandising mix.
• Let your voice be heard! You’ll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners.
• While we welcome wizards, we don’t like it when spells are stolen. You’ll work with Store Management to ensure there’s no misuse of spells and wizardry around theft.
• Support the maintenance of the mother ship; you’ll help keep the stock room organized and the store tidy.
• Help develop and retain a super collaborative, passionate team to run your store alongside you.
• Any other activities as assigned by your Store Leader.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• At least 1 year of retail store experience. If you love music and pop culture, you're in the right place!
• You have Avenger-like skills: communication, time management, professionalism, operations, and a drive to develop your team.
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• The usual retail skills (with or without reasonable accommodation): able to navigate your way around the store, merchandise product utilizing approved store equipment, and pack and unpack boxes of merchandise that may weigh up to 50 pounds.