Store Manager: Lead a Fandom-Driven Retail Team

Hot Topic; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Store Manager to lead our team and deliver an engaging in-store experience for fans. You’ll drive sales, recruit and develop staff, and manage performance to meet store objectives while upholding brand standards.

You’ll oversee operations, scheduling, payroll, and merchandising, build a bench of talent through mentorship, and use data and feedback to refine strategies. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Strong communication, recruiting, and operations skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing retail environment.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Achieve the store's sales plan and comp sales goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative team.
• Lead customer engagement through social media and clienteling.
• Maintain operational structure with proper delegation and autonomy.
• Monitor shrink, payroll hours, schedules, and external factors.
• Communicate trends and feedback with retail leadership and HQ.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy.
• Merchandise the store according to planograms and launch promos on time.
• Mentor and recognize staff to build bench strength.

Skills

Communication

Recruiting

Payroll

Reporting

Scheduling

Merchandising

Leadership

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Store Manager to lead our team and deliver an engaging in-store experience for fans. You’ll drive sales, recruit and develop staff, and manage performance to meet store objectives while upholding brand standards.

You’ll oversee operations, scheduling, payroll, and merchandising, build a bench of talent through mentorship, and use data and feedback to refine strategies. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.