Part-Time Assistant Store Manager — Sales & Team Lead

Hot Topic; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hot Topic in South Burlington, VT is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to help lead the loudest store in the mall. You’ll support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, recruiting, and development while delivering an engaging in-store experience.

You’ll build a collaborative team, promote new products, oversee operations, and use data to drive decisions. If you’re passionate about music and pop culture, this is your role to grow with Hot Topic.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Strong communication, recruiting, and operational skills.
• High school diploma or GED required; degree welcome.
• Able to manage payroll, scheduling, and merchandising tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in meeting sales plans and goals.
• Help recruit and develop a collaborative, passionate team.
• Promote products and engage customers through promos and social media.
• Provide leadership to run an operationally sound store.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Communicate with retail leadership and HQ on trends and feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy to hit targets.
• Merchandise using planograms and launch promos on time.
• Develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.

Skills

Communication

Recruiting

Store Operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic in South Burlington, VT is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to help lead the loudest store in the mall. You’ll support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, recruiting, and development while delivering an engaging in-store experience.

You’ll build a collaborative team, promote new products, oversee operations, and use data to drive decisions. If you’re passionate about music and pop culture, this is your role to grow with Hot Topic.