Store Leader: Drive Sales, Build an A-Player Team

Hot Topic; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic in Estero, FL is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, recruiting, and team development. You’ll drive an engaging in-store experience and promote new products, leveraging social channels and services like BOPIS and curbside pickup.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of retail store management experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for music and pop culture.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with payroll, scheduling, and merchandising.
• Retail management background with a sales-driven focus.

Responsibilities

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales plans and objectives.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative store team.
• Promote products and drive customer engagement, including BOPIS and curbside pickup.
• Provide leadership for an operationally sound store.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Collaborate with regional leadership and HQ on trends and feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy.
• Merchandise the store using planograms and launch promos on time.
• Develop a high-performing, customer-focused team.

Skills

Communication

Recruiting

Operations

Scheduling

Merchandising

People development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic in Estero, FL is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets, recruiting, and team development. You’ll drive an engaging in-store experience and promote new products, leveraging social channels and services like BOPIS and curbside pickup.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of retail store management experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for music and pop culture.