Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2

Hot Topic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Houston, TX is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2. You will support store management to achieve sales goals, lead a passionate team, and engage customers through music and pop culture. Ideal candidates have retail management experience and strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt in a busy retail environment. The role offers part-time employment with a focus on sales and business development.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Strong leadership and recruiting skills.
• Ability to navigate a fast-changing environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales goals.
• Recruit and develop a collaborative team.
• Create customer engagement through promotions.
• Manage store operations and payroll.
• Monitor shrink/loss prevention.

Skills

Retail store management experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Time-management

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2

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At Hot Topic in Memorial City Mall, we’re passionate about music, pop culture, and creating the most amazing in-store experience for our customers and employees.

We’re on the search for a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 that will help lead the loudest store in the mall. You’ll support the Store Manager in achieving store objectives with regards to hitting sales targets, recruiting, and development. You’re Harry Potter and Luke Skywalker rolled into one; you can handle anything that comes your way while driving sales and building lifelong relationships with our customers.

What You'll Do

• Support your Store Manager in achieving the sales plan and/or comp sales goals.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain a super collaborative, passionate team to run your store alongside you.
• Act as the store’s #1 fan—create buzz and customer engagement through promotion of new products, use social media platforms, and additional benefits such as BOPIS and curbside pickup.
• Provide leadership around running an operationally sound business; bring the right balance of ops, delegation/autonomy, and customer-first selling practices.
• Keep watch on shrink/loss prevention, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Collaboratively communicate with retail leadership and HQ partners on trends & customer feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to help guide your strategy to hit sales targets.
• Merchandise the store in a compelling way, leveraging planograms as a guide, while launching all promos on time.
• Partner with your Store Manager to develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.

What You'll Need

• At least 1–2 years of retail store management experience; passion for music and pop culture.
• Proven leadership with strong communication, recruiting, operations (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising), and development skills.
• Excellent communication, time-management, professionalism, and a drive to develop your team.
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent; a degree is a plus.
• Adaptability in a fast-changing retail environment.
• Physical ability to navigate the store, merchandise using approved equipment, and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development / Retail

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