Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1

Hot Topic; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in California is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager to enhance the customer experience. This role includes supporting store leadership, managing daily operations, and training new employees. Ideal candidates will have retail experience and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of retail store experience.
• Ability to navigate store layout and handle merchandise using approved equipment.
• Ability to pack/unpack boxes of merch that may weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to navigate store layout, handle merchandise, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide an amazing shopping experience that will encourage customers to return.
• Step in and provide leadership support when needed.
• Open and close the store as necessary.
• Work the register and process sales transactions.
• Assist with planogram changes and merchandising mix.
• Help develop and retain a collaborative, passionate team.
• Communicate fashion and music trend information to management and HQ partners.
• Work with Store Management to prevent misuse of theft.
• Maintain the stock room and keep the store tidy.
• Help develop and retain a collaborative, passionate team to run the store.
• Any other activities as assigned by your Store Leader.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time management

Professionalism

Team development

Team development

Store operations

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.
• Step in and step up when needed. You’ll cover the sales floor and provide leadership support when your Manager gets pulled away.
• You’ll open and close the store, as needed.
• Work the register; process sales transactions and use your fandom knowledge to drive add‑on sales using BOPIS and curbside pickup. You’ll 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.
• Communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners.
• Work with Store Management to prevent misuse of "spells" and wizardry around theft.
• Maintain the stock room and keep the store tidy.
• Help develop and retain a collaborative, passionate team to run the store.
• Any other activities as assigned by your Store Leader.

What You’ll Need

• At least 1 year of retail store experience.
• Strong communication, time management, professionalism, and operations skills, and a drive to develop your team.
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to navigate store layout, handle merchandise product using approved equipment, and pack/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.