Part-Time Retail Lead: Drive Sales & Team Growth

Hot Topic; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hot Topic is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to lead the loudest store in the mall and support the Store Manager in achieving sales and people objectives.

You’ll recruit, develop, and engage a team while driving promotions, social engagement, and customer-first selling. This role emphasizes leadership, operations, and relationship building with customers and HQ partners.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience required.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Experience with recruiting and scheduling a store team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager to hit sales goals and store objectives.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Promote products and promotions via in-store and social channels.
• Provide leadership for an operationally sound, customer-first store.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Coordinate with retail leadership and HQ on trends and feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy.
• Merchandise with planograms and launch promos on time.
• Develop your team into loyal, customer-focused associates.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Recruiting

Operations

Communication

Time management

Merchandising

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to lead the loudest store in the mall and support the Store Manager in achieving sales and people objectives.

You’ll recruit, develop, and engage a team while driving promotions, social engagement, and customer-first selling. This role emphasizes leadership, operations, and relationship building with customers and HQ partners.