Store Manager: Fandom Retail Leader & Talent Builder

Hot Topic; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic in Rochester, MN is seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-energy team and deliver an exceptional in-store experience for fans of music and pop culture.

You will drive sales targets, manage operations, and mentor staff while ensuring engaging customer service and timely promotional launches across the store. This role combines leadership with hands-on merchandising and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail store management experience
• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong communication, recruiting and operations skills

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales plans and comp sales goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative team.
• Lead customer engagement through social media and clienteling.
• Maintain operational structure with delegation, autonomy, and customer-first selling.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, schedules, and external factors affecting business.
• Communicate with retail leadership and HQ on trends and feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to hit targets.
• Merchandise the store using planograms and launch promos on time.
• Mentor and develop staff through feedback and recognition.

Skills

Communication

Recruiting

Operations

Payroll

Reporting

Scheduling

Merchandising

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic in Rochester, MN is seeking a Store Manager to lead a high-energy team and deliver an exceptional in-store experience for fans of music and pop culture.

You will drive sales targets, manage operations, and mentor staff while ensuring engaging customer service and timely promotional launches across the store. This role combines leadership with hands-on merchandising and community engagement.