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Sales Associate

Sunbury, OH · On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

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 ...

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Sales Associate

Columbus, OH · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

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 ...

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Sales Associate

Dayton, OH · On-site

$13.50 - $18.50/hr

Boxlunch Sales Associate Get some, give back! We're looking for pop culture fanatics to help create the best experience for our customers. We're on the search for a Sales Associate that will help ...

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Equipment Operator

La Vergne, TN · On-site

$18.74 - $20.24/hr

Hot Topic Distribution Center is looking to hire Full-Time Equipment Operators directly! Do you have experience operating power equipment or the desire to learn? We will train and certify you on ...

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Sales Associate

Tampa, FL · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

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 ...

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Sales Associate

Texarkana, TX · On-site

$12.50 - $17/hr

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 ...

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Sales Associate

Mount Hope, WV · On-site

$12 - $16.25/hr

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 ...

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Sales Associate

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

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 ...

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Sales Associate

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

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 ...

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Sales Associate

Irving, TX · On-site

$13.50 - $18.25/hr

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 ...

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Sales Associate

Boynton Beach, FL · On-site

$13 - $17.75/hr

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 ...

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Sales Associate

Gilbert, AZ · On-site

$14 - $19/hr

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 ...

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Sales Associate

Gettysburg, PA · On-site

$14.50 - $19.75/hr

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 ...

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Sales Associate

York, PA · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

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 ...

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Sales Associate

Houston, TX · On-site

$13.25 - $18.25/hr

Hot Topic Sales Associate Join the loudest store in the Willowbrook Mall! We're looking for music and pop culture fanatics to help create the best experience for our customers. As a Hot Topic Sales ...

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What is it like to work at Hot Topic?

Hot Topic is a retail company that values individuality and self-expression, creating a work environment that encourages creativity and diversity. As an employee, you would be part of a team that works together to create immersive in-store experiences and online content that reflects the latest pop culture trends and music-inspired fashion. Working at Hot Topic may appeal to those who are passionate about music, pop culture, and fashion, as well as those who enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment with opportunities for career growth and development.

Do workers at Hot Topic get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
43% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 133 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Does Hot Topic pay people when they’re sick?

No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
75% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 141 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

At Hot Topic, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
39% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 57 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Hot Topic?

Only some people who work part-time can get health insurance.
62% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2025.

Do part-time workers get paid time off at Hot Topic?

Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
78% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Hot Topic affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
86% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Hot Topic?

Some people get paid time off from work.
52% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 130 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 82% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 15% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 1% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 144 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do workers at Hot Topic worry about hours?

Some people worry about getting enough hours.
58% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 149 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do Hot Topic workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
35% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 133 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it for Hot Topic workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 105 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Hot Topic?

Some people find it hard to get time off.
43% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 106 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Hot Topic managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
70% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 137 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do jobs at Hot Topic spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
22% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 129 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Hot Topic?

Some people find it hard to take sick days.
36% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 120 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is a Hot Topic job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
83% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

Is working at Hot Topic good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
64% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do people at Hot Topic feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
81% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 138 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Hot Topic get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
76% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 140 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Hot Topic?

Most people feel stressed out here.
73% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 142 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Hot Topic enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
80% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 122 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Hot Topic recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
42% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 157 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Hot Topic?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 142 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Hot Topic?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 34% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 132 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people think Hot Topic’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 134 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Hot Topic is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
38% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 136 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
What are the most popular cities for Hot Topic jobs?
What are the most popular states for Hot Topic jobs?
What are the most popular job types at Hot Topic?
Infographic showing various job openings at Hot Topic in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution.
Sales Associate

Sales Associate

Hot Topic

Sunbury, OH • On-site

$13 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

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

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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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