Part-Time Pop Culture Store Lead & Training Coach

Hot Topic; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Hot Topic in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 1 to support store leadership and deliver the best customer experience for fellow fans. You will train new recruits, help meet sales targets, and keep the store running smoothly on a daily basis.

You will use your fandom knowledge and strong communication to coach associates, manage the sales floor, and ensure clean merchandising and organized stock.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of retail store experience.
• Strong communication, time management, professionalism, and operations skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced retail environment and support leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide an amazing shopping experience to encourage repeat visits.
• Open/close the store and cover the sales floor when needed.
• Process sales transactions and drive add‑on sales with knowledge of products.
• Train and mentor new recruits to ensure their success.
• Assist with planogram changes, merchandising, and store layout.
• Communicate trends to management and HQ partners.
• Maintain organized stock room and store cleanliness.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Professionalism

Operations

People development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Hot Topic in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 1 to support store leadership and deliver the best customer experience for fellow fans. You will train new recruits, help meet sales targets, and keep the store running smoothly on a daily basis.

You will use your fandom knowledge and strong communication to coach associates, manage the sales floor, and ensure clean merchandising and organized stock.