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Hot Topic Manager Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Store Manager

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$19.05 - $23.85/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 ...

Store Manager

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$19.05 - $23.85/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 ...

Store Manager

Lynchburg, VA

$18.80 - $23.50/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 ...

Store Manager

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$19.05 - $23.85/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 ...

Store Manager

Dulles, VA · On-site

$20.30 - $25.40/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 ...

Store Manager

Springfield, VA · On-site

$22.30 - $27.90/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 ...

Store Manager

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$19.05 - $23.85/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 ...

Store Manager

Williamsburg, VA · On-site

$18.80 - $23.50/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 ...

Store Manager

Springfield, VA · On-site

$22.30 - $27.90/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 ...

Store Manager

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$22.30 - $27.90/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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$38.2K

$127.7K

$145.2K

How much do hot topic manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for hot topic manager in Virginia is $127,746.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $144,700.00 and $144,700.00 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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Hot Topic jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Hot Topic jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Hot Topic Manager jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Hot Topic Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Hot Topic Manager job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,746 per year, or $61.4 per hour.

$19.05 - $23.85/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Hot Topic rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 273 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 104 rated fashion retailers


Job description

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 will be at the forefront of bringing the fandom to life. You'll lead the store in achieving store objectives with regards to hitting sales targets, recruiting, development, and performance management. You'll be a retail maverick that can handle anything that comes your way. You'll be a believer in developing talent and providing the best customer service in the mall. In short, you're a superhero.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Ensure that your store achieves the sales plan and/or comp sales goals. It's not all about the Benjamins, but then it kind of is
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a super collaborative and passionate team to run your store alongside you
  • You're the leader of the band, and you love to create buzz and customer engagement through staying connected on social media, store web applications, and clienteling
  • Lead an operationally sound business; you'll bring the right balance of organizational structure, delegation & autonomy, and customer first selling practices
  • Keep watch (like the Night's Watch) on shrink/loss prevention, payroll hours, schedules, and external factors that will affect business
  • Collaboratively communicate with retail leadership and HQ partners on trends & customer feedback
  • Run sales reports and use data to help guide your strategy to hit sales targets
  • You've got the keys to the kingdom, and you're not afraid to use them! You're willing to adapt to new technologies, communicate company policies & procedures, and control supply ownership (spending only as needed)
  • Deliver the goods - you'll merchandise the store in a compelling way, leveraging planograms as a guide, while launching all promos on time
  • Every Fellowship needs a Gandalf! Ensure that you're continually building a bench of equally talented, passionate staff through mentorship, recognition, and feedback

WHAT YOU'LL NEED
  • At least 1-2 years of retail store management experience; you've led teams to success and want to experience more of it. You'll have skills to pay the bills: communication, recruiting, and operations (payroll, reporting, scheduling, merchandising)
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent. If you have a degree, even better
  • Roll with the punches! Retail is a fast-changing industry and you like catching curveballs thrown your way
  • Open-minded and inquisitive regarding pop culture fandoms & music trends
  • 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

$19.05 - $23.85 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 BoxLunch & Hot Topic

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BoxLunch & Hot Topic is a retail company located in the City of Industry, California. Operating within the clothing and pop culture licensed merchandise industry, their product portfolio includes apparel, accessories, collectibles, home goods, and gift items. BoxLunch and Hot Topic are known for their focus on pop culture and music-oriented fashion and lifestyle products, targeting a customer base that primarily includes teens and young adults. Hot Topic was founded in 1988, with the creation of BoxLunch following later in 2015. Their core value is to connect with their customers on a shared love of pop culture while giving back to those in need. BoxLunch has a philanthropic partnership with Feeding America, with every $10 spent by customers translating to a donated meal. Hot Topic, on the other hand, focuses on social responsibility and environmental sustainability through various initiatives.

Industry

Apparel and accessories stores and retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

City of Industry, CA, US