Part-Time Assistant Manager Level 2: Lead a Lively Music Store

Hot Topic; Baraboo (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hot Topic is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to help lead the store in Baraboo, WI. You will support the Store Manager with sales targets, recruiting, and staff development while delivering an engaging in-store experience for customers.

The role emphasizes leadership, merchandising, and data-driven decision making. You will recruit and develop a passionate team, promote new products, and manage promotions with timely execution.

Qualifications

• Must have 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Strong communication, recruiting, operations, payroll, scheduling, and merchandising skills.
• Ability to develop and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales plan and goals.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative team.
• Promote products and promotions, including curbside pickup and BOPIS.
• Provide leadership for an operationally sound store, balancing ops and customer-first selling.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and associate schedules.

Skills

Retail management

Communication

Scheduling

Merchandising

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS System

Job description

Hot Topic is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to help lead the store in Baraboo, WI. You will support the Store Manager with sales targets, recruiting, and staff development while delivering an engaging in-store experience for customers.

The role emphasizes leadership, merchandising, and data-driven decision making. You will recruit and develop a passionate team, promote new products, and manage promotions with timely execution.