Part-Time Retail Lead: Drive Sales & Team Growth

Hot Topic, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Hot Topic is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 in Tupelo, MS. You will support the Store Manager to drive sales, recruit and develop a team, and ensure an engaging in-store experience for customers.

You will lead promotions, manage operations, and monitor schedules while fostering a high-performing, customer-focused staff. Experience in retail leadership and a passion for music and pop culture are valued.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Experience leading teams and driving success; strong communication, recruiting, operations, and coaching abilities.
• Strong communication, time management, professionalism, operations, and leadership skills.
• High school diploma or GED; degree is a plus.
• Adaptable to a fast-changing retail environment.
• Ability to navigate the store, merchandise products, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales plan and targets.
• Recruit, develop and retain a collaborative team to run the store.
• Promote products and promotions including BOPIS and curbside pickup.
• Provide leadership for operational excellence and customer-first selling practices.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Communicate trends and customer feedback with retail leadership and HQ.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy to hit targets.
• Merchandise the store to launch promos on time.
• Develop a high-performing, customer-focused team with Store Manager.

Skills

Store management

Team leadership

Sales skills

Communication

Time management

Ops & scheduling

Merchandising

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Hot Topic is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 in Tupelo, MS. You will support the Store Manager to drive sales, recruit and develop a team, and ensure an engaging in-store experience for customers.

You will lead promotions, manage operations, and monitor schedules while fostering a high-performing, customer-focused staff. Experience in retail leadership and a passion for music and pop culture are valued.