Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2

BoxLunch & Hot Topic • Hanover, MD

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About The Position

Hot Topic is seeking a Part-Time Assistant Manager – Level 2 to support the Store Manager in achieving store objectives, including sales targets, recruiting, and employee development. The role helps lead store operations and create an engaging in-store experience for customers and employees.

The Assistant Manager supports sales and customer engagement, helps recruit and develop a collaborative team, oversees operational practices, and uses reports and customer feedback to guide store strategy. The role also involves merchandising products and promotions, monitoring loss prevention and payroll, and developing associates in partnership with the Store Manager. The position pays $17–$19.55 per hour; final pay depends on factors including education, location, qualifications, training, and experience.

Requirements

• At least 1–2 years of retail store management experience.
• Experience leading teams to success and interest in continued development.
• Communication, recruiting, operations, payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising, time-management, and professionalism skills.
• Ability and drive to develop associates.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-changing retail environment and respond to unexpected challenges.
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to navigate the store, merchandise products using approved store equipment, and pack and unpack boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• A degree is preferred but not required.
• Interest in music and pop culture.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in achieving the sales plan and comparable-sales goals.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain a collaborative, passionate store team.
• Promote new products, use social media platforms, and promote services such as BOPIS and curbside pickup to create customer engagement.
• Provide leadership in operating the business, balancing operations, delegation and autonomy, and customer-first selling practices.
• Monitor shrink and loss prevention, payroll hours, and associate schedules.
• Communicate collaboratively with retail leadership and headquarters partners about trends and customer feedback.
• Run sales reports and use data to guide strategy and achieve sales targets.
• Merchandise the store using planograms as a guide and launch promotions on time.
• Partner with the Store Manager to develop high-performing, customer-focused associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED