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Hot Topic

Sales Associate

Orange, CA

$16.90 - $17.40/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

Sales Associate

Corona, CA

$16.90 - $17.40/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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Hot Topic

Sales Associate

Redondo Beach, CA

$16.90 - $17.40/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

BoxLunch & Hot Topic

Store Manager

Victorville, CA · On-site

$24.15 - $30.20/hr

At Hot Topic, we're passionate about a few things: music, pop culture, and creating the most amazing in-store experience for our customers and employees. We're on the search for a Store Manager that ...

BoxLunch & Hot Topic

Store Manager

Victorville, CA · On-site

$24.15 - $30.20/hr

At Hot Topic, we're passionate about a few things: music, pop culture, and creating the most amazing in-store experience for our customers and employees. We're on the search for a Store Manager that ...

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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 California is $127,164.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $144,100.00 and $144,100.00 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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Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Hot Topic

Orange, CA

$16.90 - $17.40/hr

Other

Posted 28 days 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 Sales Associate

Join the loudest store in the mall! We're looking for music and pop culture fanatics to help create the best experience for our customers. As a Hot Topic Sales Associate, you'll be a huge part of our success by providing the best customer service, ensuring that fellow fans can get their hands on the merch they love. You'll share your fandom knowledge, stock and replenish products, and help merchandise the store in a visually appealing way, all while being hyper-focused on the in-store experience.

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
  • Cover the sales floor zone and ensure that assigned areas are up to visual standards
  • Work the register - you'll use your fandom knowledge to process sales transactions and drive add-on sales using additional benefits such as BOPIS and curbside pickup 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
  • Smells like Team Spirit you love communicating and working as a team to get the job done
  • Any other activities as assigned by your Store Leader
What You'll Need
  • Previous experience working in a retail environment. If you love music and pop culture, you're in the right place!
  • Superpowers in providing customer service and selling
  • You'll have to be at least 16 years of age to join the fandom force
  • Avenger-like collaboration and communication skills
  • 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

$16.90 - $17.40 an hour Please note the pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but other factors such as an individual's education, location, meeting the minimum job requirements for the role, training, and experience, will determine the final salary for potential new hires.

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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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