Retail Store Lead: Sales, Team Building & Ops

Boxlunch; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic in Florida is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Manager to help lead the loudest store in the mall. You’ll support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, recruiting, and development while delivering an engaging in-store experience for customers and staff.

You’re a natural leader with 1–2 years of retail store management, strong communication, and the ability to balance operations, payroll, and merchandising with customer-first selling.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Strong communication and team development skills.
• Ability to balance sales, operations, and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales goals and promotions.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
• Lead store promotions, social buzz, and customer engagement.
• Oversee operations, scheduling, payroll, and shrink prevention.
• Communicate with leadership and HQ on trends and feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy.

Skills

Store management

Leadership

Recruiting

Operations

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic in Florida is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Manager to help lead the loudest store in the mall. You’ll support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, recruiting, and development while delivering an engaging in-store experience for customers and staff.

You’re a natural leader with 1–2 years of retail store management, strong communication, and the ability to balance operations, payroll, and merchandising with customer-first selling.