Store Lead & Team Builder — Assistant Manager

Hot Topic; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic in Augusta, GA 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 dedicated team of associates who share a passion for music and pop culture.

As the assistant, you’ll promote new products, run promotions, manage operations, and use data to guide decisions. You’ll ensure excellent customer service, control shrink and scheduling, and mentor your team to deliver a

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Strong communication, recruiting, and operations skills (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising).
• Time management, professionalism, and a drive to develop your team.
• High school diploma or GED; degree welcomed.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and adapt to a fast-changing retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales plan and comp goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative, passionate team.
• Promote new products and manage promotions including BOPIS and curbside pickup.
• Provide leadership for an operationally sound store.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Communicate with retail leadership and HQ on trends and feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy to hit sales targets.
• Merchandise the store per planograms and launch promos on time; deliver results.
• Develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.

Skills

Communication

Recruiting

Operations

Merchandising

Team development

Time management

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic in Augusta, GA 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 dedicated team of associates who share a passion for music and pop culture.

As the assistant, you’ll promote new products, run promotions, manage operations, and use data to guide decisions. You’ll ensure excellent customer service, control shrink and scheduling, and mentor your team to deliver a