Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2

Hot Topic; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Part-Time Assistant Manager to lead a vibrant store in San Antonio. This role involves supporting the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, fostering a collaborative team environment, and creating an engaging shopping experience for customers. With a focus on operational excellence and customer-first practices, you will help drive sales through innovative promotions and effective team leadership. If you have a passion for pop culture and 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 (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales goals and team development.
• Create customer engagement through promotions and social media.

Skills

Retail Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Customer Engagement

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; you’ll 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.
• 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, and professionalism.
• 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 up to 50 pounds.

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Since our first store opening in 1989, we've been leading the way in bringing music and pop culture to the masses. We're now at over 600 stores and counting across the U.S. and Canada.

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Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, employee discounts, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Our HQ is based in the City of Industry, CA in a newly designed, converted warehouse space.

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