Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2

Hot Topic; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic retail environment as a Part-Time Assistant Manager at a leading pop culture store! This exciting role involves supporting the Store Manager in achieving sales goals, fostering a collaborative team culture, and driving customer engagement through innovative promotions. With a focus on operational excellence and team development, you'll play a key role in creating an unforgettable shopping experience for customers. If you're passionate about music and pop culture and have a knack for retail management, this opportunity is perfect for you to shine in a fun and energetic atmosphere.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail store management experience required.
• Strong communication and team development skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales targets and managing operations.
• Recruit and develop a passionate team to enhance customer experience.

Skills

Retail Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Team Development

Sales Strategy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At Hot Topic, we’re passionate about a few things: 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.
• You’re the store’s #1 fan – you’ll 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.
• 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.
• You’ll merchandise the store in a compelling way, leveraging planograms as a guide, while launching all promos on time.
• In partnership with your Store Manager, you’ll develop your team of loyal associates that are high-performing and customer-focused.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• At least 1-2 years of retail store management experience.
• You’ve led teams to success and want to experience more of it.
• You have strong skills in communication, time management, professionalism, operations, and a drive to develop your team.
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent. A degree is a plus.
• Ability to navigate your way around the store, merchandise product utilizing approved store equipment, and pack and unpack boxes of merchandise that may weigh up to 50 pounds.