Part-Time Retail Assistant Manager - Lead Music Store

Hot Topic; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hot Topic in Minnesota 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 creating an engaging, customer‑focused shopping experience.

You’ll manage operations, promote new products, use data to drive decisions, and develop a high‑performing team of associates. The role combines leadership with hands‑on style, merchandising, payroll oversight, and a commitment

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Strong communication and recruitment abilities.
• Operations focus including payroll, scheduling, and merchandising.
• Customer‑first selling and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager to hit sales targets and comp sales goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative team.
• Promote products and drive customer engagement through promotions and channels.
• Lead operational excellence and maintain a customer‑first store environment.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Communicate trends and feedback with retail leadership and HQ.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy.
• Merchandise the store using planograms and launch promos on time.
• Develop your team into high‑performing, customer‑focused associates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Planograms

Merchandising tools

Job description

Hot Topic in Minnesota 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 creating an engaging, customer‑focused shopping experience.

You’ll manage operations, promote new products, use data to drive decisions, and develop a high‑performing team of associates. The role combines leadership with hands‑on style, merchandising, payroll oversight, and a commitment