Store Manager: Lead a Passionate Fandom Team

Hot Topic, Inc.; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Topic in Des Peres, MO, is seeking a Store Manager to lead the store to achieve sales targets, develop a high-performing team, and deliver exceptional customer service in a mall environment.

You’ll recruit, coach, and manage operations, payroll, scheduling, and shrink prevention while leveraging data to drive results and maintain a compelling in-store experience for fans of music and pop culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure the store hits sales plans and comp goals.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative team.
• Lead in-store engagement via social media, apps, and clienteling.
• Maintain an operationally sound business with structure and delegated authority.
• 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.
• Implement promotions and planograms to boost merchandising.
• Mentor and recognize staff to build bench strength.

Skills

Retail leadership

Communication

Recruiting

Operations

Merchandising

Data analysis

Team development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hot Topic in Des Peres, MO, is seeking a Store Manager to lead the store to achieve sales targets, develop a high-performing team, and deliver exceptional customer service in a mall environment.

You’ll recruit, coach, and manage operations, payroll, scheduling, and shrink prevention while leveraging data to drive results and maintain a compelling in-store experience for fans of music and pop culture.