Part-Time Store Leader: Drive Sales & Build Your Team

Hot Topic; Rockaway (NJ); On-site; USD 22,923,000 - 34,385,000; Part time

Job summary

Hot Topic in Rockaway, New Jersey, is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to help lead the store in delivering an outstanding in-store experience for customers and teammates.

You’ll support sales targets, assist with recruiting and developing a collaborative team, promote promotions, manage operations, and communicate with retail leadership to respond to trends and feedback. This role requires 1–2 years of retail management, strong people skills, and a can-do attitude.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Strong communication, recruiting, operations, and team development skills.
• High school diploma or GED; degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales plan and goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative store team.
• Promote products and promotions, drive customer engagement.
• Provide leadership for a sound operating base and staffing.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Communicate with retail leadership on trends and feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy.
• Merchandise the store with planograms and timely promos.
• Develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic in Rockaway, New Jersey, is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to help lead the store in delivering an outstanding in-store experience for customers and teammates.

You’ll support sales targets, assist with recruiting and developing a collaborative team, promote promotions, manage operations, and communicate with retail leadership to respond to trends and feedback. This role requires 1–2 years of retail management, strong people skills, and a can-do attitude.