Part-Time Assistant Manager Level 2 — Lead a High-Energy Store

Hot Topic, Inc.; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hot Topic, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to help lead the busiest store in the mall. You will support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, recruiting, and developing a high-performing team while delivering an engaging customer experience.

You will drive promotions, manage operations, and use data to guide sales strategies. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a passion for music and pop culture.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Strong communication, recruiting, and operations skills.
• Ability to lead a team and develop peers.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager to hit sales plans and comp goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative store team.
• Promote products and promotions through in-store and digital channels.
• Provide leadership to ensure operational excellence and customer-first selling.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and associate schedules.

Skills

Store management

Team leadership

Recruiting

Operations

Sales reporting

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to help lead the busiest store in the mall. You will support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, recruiting, and developing a high-performing team while delivering an engaging customer experience.

You will drive promotions, manage operations, and use data to guide sales strategies. This role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a passion for music and pop culture.