Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2

Hot Topic; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,932; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at Hot Topic as a Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2, where you will lead store operations, drive sales, and enhance customer experiences. This role requires retail management experience, effective leadership, and a passion for music and pop culture, all within a supportive retail environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years retail management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt and lead a passionate team.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales and customer engagement goals.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain a passionate team.
• Communicate with leadership on trends and feedback.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Leadership

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree preferred

Job description

Join to apply for the Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 role at Hot Topic.

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

We’re seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to help lead the store, support sales goals, recruiting, and team development. You’ll support the Store Manager in achieving store objectives and driving sales while building customer relationships.

What You'll Do

• Support your Store Manager in achieving sales and customer engagement goals.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain a passionate team.
• Create buzz through product promotion, social media, and store services like BOPIS and curbside pickup.
• Provide operational leadership, balancing sales, customer service, and store operations.
• Monitor shrink/loss prevention, payroll, and scheduling.
• Communicate with retail leadership and headquarters on trends and feedback.
• Use sales data to guide strategies and meet targets.
• Merchandise the store effectively, launching promotions on time.
• Develop your team of high-performing, customer-focused associates.

What You'll Need

• 1-2 years retail management experience, preferably with a passion for music and pop culture.
• Leadership skills with success in team development, communication, operations, and recruiting.
• Strong skills in communication, time management, professionalism, and operations.
• High school diploma or GED; degree preferred.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-changing retail environment.
• Physical ability to navigate the store, merchandise, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Pay range: $17 - $19.55 per hour. Final salary depends on education, location, experience, and other factors.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion, Manufacturing, Retail