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Hot Topic Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sales Associate

Saint Petersburg, FL

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

Hot Topic Sales Associate Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop ... You'll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners

Sales Associate

Albuquerque, NM

$13.50 - $18.50/hr

Hot Topic Sales Associate Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop ... You'll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners

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Sales Associate

Austin, TX

$14 - $18.75/hr

Hot Topic Sales Associate Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop ... You'll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners

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Sales Associate

Sandy, UT

$13.25 - $18/hr

Hot Topic Sales Associate Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop ... You'll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners

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Sales Associate

Savannah, GA

$13 - $17.75/hr

Hot Topic Sales Associate Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop ... You'll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners

Sales Associate

Miami, FL

$13.25 - $18.25/hr

Hot Topic Sales Associate Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop ... You'll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners

Sales Associate

Des Moines, IA

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Hot Topic Sales Associate Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop ... You'll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners

Sales Associate

Norfolk, VA

$13.50 - $18.50/hr

Hot Topic Sales Associate Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop ... You'll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners

Hot Topic Part-Time Assistant Manager Level 1 We're looking for music and pop culture fanatics to help create the best experience for our customers. As a Hot Topic Part-Time Assistant Manager Level ...

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Sales Associate

Freehold, NJ

$14 - $19/hr

Hot Topic Sales Associate Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop ... You'll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners

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How much do hot topic manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for hot topic manager in the United States is $128,851.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $146,000.00 and $146,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hot Topic Manager vs Retail Store Supervisor?

AspectHot Topic ManagerRetail Store Supervisor
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma; retail experience; sometimes fashion or music industry knowledgeHigh school diploma; retail experience; leadership skills
Work EnvironmentFashion retail stores focused on pop culture merchandiseVarious retail settings, including clothing, electronics, and specialty stores
Employer & Industry UsageFashion and entertainment retail chainsGeneral retail industry across multiple sectors
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on managing a specific retail store with a niche product lineOversees daily store operations and staff management

The Hot Topic Manager primarily oversees a retail store specializing in pop culture merchandise, requiring industry-specific knowledge. In contrast, a Retail Store Supervisor manages daily store operations across various retail sectors. Both roles involve team leadership and customer service, but the Hot Topic Manager's focus is more niche and brand-specific.

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Infographic showing various Hot Topic Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,851 per year, or $61.9 per hour.
Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1

Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 1

Hot Topic

Friendswood, TX

Other

Posted 19 hours ago


Hot Topic rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 270 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 102 rated fashion retailers


Job description

Hot Topic Part-Time Assistant Manager Level 1

We're looking for music and pop culture fanatics to help create the best experience for our customers. As a Hot Topic Part-Time Assistant Manager Level 1, you'll be a huge part of our success by supporting the store leadership team in providing the best customer experience, ensuring that fellow fans can get their hands on the merch they love. You'll use your fandom knowledge to help train new recruits and ensure their success, and also support the management team in daily operations and meeting sales targets.

What You'll Do
  • Provide an amazing shopping experience that will encourage customers to return. They'll be impressed by your product knowledge, customer experience skills, and use of the Force
  • Step in and step up when needed. You'll cover the sales floor and provide leadership support when your Manager gets pulled away
  • You've got the keys to the kingdom, and you're not afraid to use them! You'll open and close the store, as needed
  • Work the register; you'll process sales transactions and use your fandom knowledge to drive add-on sales using additional benefits such as BOPIS and curbside pickup. We'll need you to also be able to close out the register and communicate and shortages or overages to your Store Manager
  • Understand store sales plan, comp sales goals, and key KPIs: UPT and ADT
  • Assist with planogram changes including store map, wall, fixture, & merchandising mix
  • Let your voice be heard! You'll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partners
  • While we welcome wizards, we don't like it when spells are stolen. You'll work with Store Management to ensure there's no misuse of spells and wizardry around theft
  • Support the maintenance of the mother ship; you'll help keep the stock room organized and the store tidy
  • Help develop and retain a super collaborative, passionate team to run your store alongside you
  • Any other activities as assigned by your Store Leader
What You'll Need
  • At least 1 year of retail store experience. If you love music and pop culture, you're in the right place!
  • You have Avenger-like skills: communication, time management, professionalism, operations, and a drive to develop your peeps
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • The usual retail stuff (with or without reasonable accommodation): able to navigate your way around the store, merchandise product utilizing approved store equipment, and pack and unpack boxes of awesome merch that may weigh up to 50 pounds

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About Hot Topic

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Hot Topic is a leading retailer specializing in music and pop culture inspired fashion, based in Rowland Heights, California, US. Its industry landscape is predominantly within the retail sector with a core focus on teen merchandise. Hot Topic was initially founded in 1988 as a niche store catering to individuals with a different taste in pop culture and music genres but has since grown to host an assortment of merchandise encompassing music, television, film, and video game themes.

Industry

Retail

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Rowland Heights, CA, US

Year founded

1988

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