Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1

Hot Topic; Pismo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular retail chain in Pismo Beach is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1. This role involves providing exceptional customer experiences, supporting store leadership, and maintaining store operations. Candidates should possess retail experience, communication skills, and a passion for music and pop culture. Join a team that values collaboration and fan culture.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of retail store experience.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ability to navigate the store and handle merchandise up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide an amazing shopping experience.
• Cover the sales floor and provide leadership support.
• Open and close the store as needed.
• Process sales transactions and drive add-on sales.
• Assist with store maintenance and organization.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication

Time management

Professionalism

Operations management

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1 role at Hot Topic

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 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, and merchandising mix
• Let your voice be heard! You’ll communicate fashion and 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 store; 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 peeps
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent
• The usual retail stuff (with or without reasonable accommodation): able to navigate around the store, merchandise products using approved store equipment, and pack and unpack boxes of merch that may weigh up to 50 pounds

Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as an individual’s education, location, meeting the minimum job requirements for the role, training and experience, will determine the final salary for potential new hires.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Retail