Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1

Boxlunch; Rockville (VA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Job summary

BoxLunch in Rockville is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 1 who loves music and pop culture to support the store leadership team and deliver the best customer experience. You will train new recruits, help meet sales targets, open and close the store, run the register, and assist with merchandising and stockroom organization.

A passion for fandom and strong communication skills are essential. If you enjoy working with fans and coordinating daily operations, this role offers an

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of retail store experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to lead and train teammates.
• Passion for music and pop culture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support store leadership in daily operations and sales targets.
• Train new recruits and ensure their success.
• Operate cash register and process transactions, selling add-ons.
• Open and close the store as needed.
• Assist with planogram changes and merchandising.
• Maintain stock room organization and store cleanliness.
• Collaborate with team to achieve KPIs.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Professionalism

Operations

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

• 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. We’ll need you to also be able to close out the register and communicate any 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
• 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 your way around the store, merchandise product utilizing approved store equipment, and pack and unpack boxes of awesome merch that may weigh up to 50 pounds