Hot Topic

Sales Associate

Huntington, California, US

Role snapshot

Hot Topic is hiring a Sales Associate on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Huntington, California, US.

Company
Hot Topic
Location
Huntington, California, US
Job type
Full-time
Experience
16+ years
Posted
Nov 2, 2026

Who this role suits

Experienced professionals who can lead projects, set direction and be accountable for outcomes, not just tasks.

How to prepare your application

  • Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
  • Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
  • Read what Hot Topic publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.

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About the role

Hot Topic Sales AssociateJoin 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 DoProvide 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 ForceCover the sales floor zone and ensure that assigned areas are up to visual standardsWork 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 mixLet your voice be heard! You'll communicate fashion & music trend information to management and respective HQ partnersWhile 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 theftSupport the maintenance of the mother ship; you'll help keep the stock room organized and the store tidySmells like Team Spirit – you love communicating and working as a team to get the job doneAny other activities as assigned by your Store LeaderWhat You'll NeedPrevious 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 sellingYou'll have to be at least 16 years of age to join the fandom forceAvenger-like collaboration and communication skillsThe 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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