Seasonal Sales Associate

Hot Topic; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 21,215; Part time

Job summary

Hot Topic is seeking a Seasonal Sales Associate in Aiea, Hawaii to provide excellent customer service and share fandom knowledge. The role involves restocking merchandise and maintaining a visually appealing store layout.

Candidates should possess strong sales skills, be at least 16 years old, and have prior retail experience. Pay ranges from $14 to $15.40 per hour, varying based on education and experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a retail environment is required.
• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Ability to lift merchandise up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide an amazing shopping experience.
• Cover assigned sales floor areas.
• Process sales transactions using the register.
• Maintain store standards and restock merchandise.
• Assist with planogram changes.

Skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Hot Topic Seasonal Sales Associate position. The role involves providing excellent customer service, sharing fandom knowledge, restocking merchandise, and maintaining an appealing store layout.

What You'll Do

• Provide an amazing shopping experience that will encourage customers to return, using product knowledge and customer experience skills.
• Cover the sales floor zone and ensure that assigned areas are up to visual standards.
• Work the register, process sales transactions, and drive add‑on sales using additional benefits such as BOPIS and curbside pickup.
• Assist with planogram changes, including store map, wall, fixture, and merchandising mix.
• Communicate fashion and music trend information to management and relevant HQ partners.
• Work with Store Management to ensure proper handling of merchandise and prevent misuse or theft.
• Support the maintenance of store areas, helping keep the stock room organized and the store tidy.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively as part of a team.
• Perform any other activities assigned by the Store Leader.

What You'll Need

• Previous experience working in a retail environment.
• Strong customer service and sales skills.
• Minimum age of 16 years.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate the store, merchandise product using approved equipment, and pack/unpack merchandise that may weigh up to 50 pounds.

Pay: $14 - $15.40 an hour.

The pay range listed above is the starting range; final salary may vary based on factors such as education, location, and experience.