Store Assistant Manager: Lead, Sell, Inspire

Lever, Inc.; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 71,062,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic in Mission Viejo, CA, 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 developing a strong team, and delivering an exceptional in-store experience for customers and employees.

You’ll drive promotions, manage operations, monitor shrink and payroll hours, and communicate with regional leaders.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years retail store management experience.
• Strong communication, recruiting, operations, and people development skills.
• Ability to manage payroll, scheduling, and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales plan and goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative team.
• Promote new products and drive customer engagement.
• Lead operations with proper delegation and customer-forward selling.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Communicate with retail leadership and HQ on trends and feedback.
• Run sales reports to guide strategy.
• Merchandise the store using planograms and launch promos on time.
• Develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.

Skills

Store management

Recruiting

Operations

Merchandising

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic in Mission Viejo, CA, 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 developing a strong team, and delivering an exceptional in-store experience for customers and employees.

You’ll drive promotions, manage operations, monitor shrink and payroll hours, and communicate with regional leaders.