Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2

BoxLunch & Hot Topic; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading retailer as a Part-Time Assistant Manager at Hot Topic in Arlington, Texas, where music and pop culture meet retail. Support the Store Manager in driving sales, leading a dynamic team, and creating an engaging customer experience while ensuring operational excellence. If you have a passion for retail and experience in team leadership, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail store management experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-changing retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales and comparable sales goals.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain a passionate team.
• Monitor shrink/loss prevention, payroll hours, and schedules.

Skills

Communication

Team Development

Time Management

Operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Hot Topic, we’re passionate about a few things: music, pop culture, and creating an amazing in-store experience for our customers and employees.

We’re looking for a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to help lead the loudest store in the mall. You’ll support the Store Manager in achieving store objectives related to sales targets, recruiting, and development. You’re a versatile team player who can handle anything that comes your way while driving sales and building relationships with customers.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support your Store Manager in achieving sales and comparable sales goals.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain a passionate, collaborative team to run your store.
• Create buzz and customer engagement through promoting new products, social media, and services like BOPIS and curbside pickup.
• Provide leadership to ensure operational excellence, balancing operations, delegation, and customer-first practices.
• Monitor shrink/loss prevention, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Communicate with retail leadership and HQ about trends and customer feedback.
• Analyze sales reports and use data to guide strategies to meet sales targets.
• Merchandise the store effectively, leveraging planograms and launching promotions on time.
• Develop your team of high-performing, customer-focused associates in partnership with your Store Manager.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• 1-2 years of retail store management experience; passion for music and pop culture is a plus.
• Proven success in leading teams, with skills in communication, recruiting, operations, and team development.
• Strong skills in communication, time management, professionalism, and operational tasks.
• High school diploma or GED; degree is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to the fast-changing retail environment and handle unexpected challenges.
• Ability to navigate the store, merchandise products, and lift up to 50 pounds.