💼 About This Role

You'll support the Store Manager in achieving sales targets and driving a customer-first selling experience. You'll lead a team of associates, recruit and develop talent, and keep the store operationally sound with a focus on shrink/loss prevention and payroll. This role at Hot Topic combines pop culture passion with retail leadership in a fast-paced mall environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Support Store Manager in achieving sales plan and comp goals
• Help recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative team
• Create buzz through product promotion and social media
• Run sales reports and use data to guide sales strategy

📋 Requirements

• 1-2 years of retail store management experience
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Communication, recruiting, and operations skills (payroll, scheduling, merchandising)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and navigate store

✨ Nice to Have

• Degree is a plus
• Passion for music and pop culture

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🎵 Employee discount on music and pop culture merch
• 📱 BOPIS and curbside pickup perks
• 📊 Sales performance bonuses based on targets