Retail Store ManagerHYPLAND • Hawthorne, CA, US

Retail Store Manager

HYPLAND • Hawthorne, CA, US

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Job Description

Retail Store Manager – Hypland (Little Tokyo, Los Angeles)

Location : Little Tokyo, Los Angeles

Type : Full-Time, In-Person / Hybrid

Brand : Hypland®

About Hypland

Hypland is a globally recognized streetwear brand rooted in anime, gaming, and culture. Known for immersive drops, community-first retail experiences, and high-energy collaborations, our Little Tokyo flagship serves as both a retail store and a cultural hub.

We’re looking for a Retail Store Manager who thrives at the intersection of operations, community building, content, and leadership — someone who can run a tight store while also helping amplify Hypland’s presence locally and online.

Role Overview

The Retail Store Manager is responsible for overseeing daily store operations while actively building the Hypland Little Tokyo store into a community destination . This role blends traditional retail management with event coordination, social media content, and local partnerships .

You’ll lead the in-store team, manage inventory for frequent launches, collaborate with local businesses and creators, and help shape the store’s voice across TikTok and Instagram.

Key Responsibilities Store Operations & Leadership

Lead, train, and manage a team of retail associates to deliver a premium in-store experience
Create staff schedules, oversee daily operations, and ensure store standards are consistently met
Foster a positive, motivated, and culture-aligned team environment
Handle customer service issues with professionalism and brand awareness

Inventory & Launch Management

Organize and manage inventory for frequent product launches, restocks, and in-store exclusives

Coordinate closely with warehouse and HQ teams to ensure smooth deliveries and stock flow

Maintain accurate inventory counts and visual merchandising standards

Prepare the store for launch days, activations, and high-traffic weekends

Community & Events

Coordinate in-store events, activations, and pop-ups (launch parties, signings, community nights, etc.)

Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, creatives, and cultural partners in Little Tokyo

Position the store as a community hub beyond retail — a place people want to return to

Social Media & Content

Manage and grow the store’s TikTok and Instagram presence

Capture and post in-store content (events, drops, fits, customers, BTS moments)

Engage with the local community through comments, DMs, and reposts

Collaborate with Hypland HQ on brand-aligned content and campaigns

Ideal Candidate

2–4+ years of retail management experience (streetwear, lifestyle, or culture-driven brands preferred)

Strong leadership skills with the ability to organize, motivate, and manage a team

Highly organized with experience handling inventory and frequent product launches

Comfortable creating and managing content for TikTok and Instagram

Passionate about community building, culture, and events

Strong communication skills and a proactive, self-starter mindset

Familiarity with anime, gaming, streetwear, or youth culture is a major plus

Why You’ll Love This Role

Lead one of LA’s most culturally relevant retail spaces

Play a hands-on role in shaping community experiences and events

Work directly with a fast-growing, globally recognized brand

Blend retail, culture, content, and community into one role

Real opportunity to grow with the brand

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Retail Store Manager • Hawthorne, CA, US