Full-Time

Help Desk Associate

Posted on 9/11/2025

Hot Topic

Hot Topic

5,001-10,000 employees

Retailer of music-inspired fashion and collectibles

No salary listed

La Vergne, TN, USA

In Person

On-site position at the distribution center in La Vergne, TN.

Category
IT & Security
Requirements
  • Minimum of 1 year of practical experience in help desk support, or a combination of education with equivalent work experience.
  • Experience with incident tracking software/ITSM tools.
  • An outgoing attitude with excellent customer service skills in supporting non-technical users with technical issues.
  • Familiarity with basic Active Directory and O365 user administration.
  • Comprehensive technical knowledge of PC & Mac hardware, network concepts and solutions, along with comprehensive knowledge in the following systems and applications: Microsoft Windows, MS Office (inc. 365), Zoom, and mobile device management.
  • Familiarity with networking concepts and configurations e.g. troubleshooting Wi-Fi, LAN, VPN, device IP addresses.
  • Experience with mobile RF computers and the MDMs used to administer them.
  • Demonstrates strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, gives honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator.
  • Critical thinking and problems solving skills which promote the ability to work independently without constant supervision.
  • Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
  • Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively, and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues.
  • The ability to work a flexible schedule when required by allotted maintenance windows or special projects.
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs.
  • Require to be on-site at our distribution center in La Vergne, TN.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure timely and effective resolution of all Helpdesk calls and requests by providing technical and procedural support in a distribution center warehouse environment.
  • Monitor ticket queues and work them timely and accurately.
  • Maintain and support all IT hardware and software including but not limited to Desktop PCs, mobile RF devices, Laptops, keyboards, barcode scanners, etc.
  • Identify escalation situations and escalate them timely and accurately as necessary.
  • Identify trends that affect users and makes the Helpdesk staff and manager aware of them.
  • Serve as an initial point of contact on team support and technical issues.
  • Serve as a “hands on site” assistant to the Network Services team when necessary.
  • Coordinate issue resolution with other support areas, as required.
  • Administer all associates Active Directory and Email accounts and ensure security compliance.
  • Configure, deploy, and support PC hardware and software issued to all associates in TNDC.
  • Maintain accurate application and business processes documentation.
  • Administer all associates in warehouse systems such as MAWM, Pyramid, Lightning Pick, etc.
  • Provide feedback and suggestions to improve Help Desk business process.
  • Configure, troubleshoot, and deploy PC hardware and software.

Hot Topic sells music and pop culture–inspired fashion and accessories to teens and young adults through online and physical stores. Their products include clothing, accessories, and collectibles like exclusive Funko Pop! figures, refreshed frequently with new arrivals and limited items. Customers shop online or in stores and can choose direct delivery or free in-store pickup; exclusive items and limited releases drive appeal. What sets Hot Topic apart is its focus on exclusive, trend-driven items tied to music and media, delivered through both online and brick-and-mortar channels. The goal is to serve a young, fashionable audience with fan-focused products while growing direct sales across channels.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

null

Founded

1989

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What believers are saying

  • Crunchyroll Ani-May 2026 partnership launches exclusive anime merch nationwide.
  • Xochitl Gomez as Social Collision Chief Style Officer debuts punk collections spring 2024.
  • Thrilljoy exclusive deal distributes premium collectibles to stores in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Shein and Temu undercut band T-shirts with 80% lower prices via TikTok.
  • Sacramento store closure accelerates mall lease terminations nationwide by 2027.
  • Crunchyroll direct store diverts anime merch sales from Hot Topic within 6 months.

What makes Hot Topic unique

  • Hot Topic specializes in counterculture apparel for alternative music, anime, and gaming fans.
  • Targets teens and young adults with licensed band T-shirts driving 40% of historical revenue.
  • Operates 600+ mall stores plus BoxLunch and Her Universe subdivisions since 1989.

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Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

The Sacramento Bee
Mar 14th, 2025
Hot Topic is closing Sacramento-area clothing store with 'final sale.' Here's when and where

Hot Topic is closing Sacramento-area clothing store with 'final sale.'

AllCampus
Feb 11th, 2025
AllCampus Announces Hot Topic Inc. as New Addition to Employer Partner Network

Chicago (February 11, 2025) - - AllCampus, a leader in education benefit management, today announced a new partnership with Hot Topic Inc., the leading retail destination for music, entertainment, and pop culture merchandise.

PYMNTS
Dec 10th, 2024
Report: Walgreens Discusses Sale To Private Equity Firm Sycamore Partners

Walgreens Boots Alliance and Sycamore Partners are reportedly discussing a deal that would see Walgreens sold to the private equity firm.A deal could be completed early next year, although the talks could fall apart first, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (Dec. 10), citing unnamed sources.Reached by PYMNTS, a Walgreens spokesperson said the company does not comment on rumors or speculation about its business.Sycamore Partners declined to comment on the report.Walgreens, which operates more than 12,000 stores in the United States, Latin America and Europe, has been under pressure because of its acquisition of Alliance Boots and challenges facing the pharmacy business, according to the report.The firm’s shares have been heading downward for nearly a decade, and its market value has fallen from over $100 billion in 2015 to about $7.5 billion today, the report said.Sycamore Partners specializes in retail and consumer investments, per the report. One of its major deals was its $7 billion acquisition of Staples in 2017. Its current investments include clothing brands Hot Topic, Ann Taylor and Chico’s.Walgreens and other retail pharmacies face challenges to their traditional business models as consumer preferences turn to digital solutions and telehealth services, PYMNTS reported in October.A challenging consumer spending environment served as a main theme during Walgreens’ fourth-quarter earnings call Oct. 15.“The consumer may get stronger, but you wouldn’t count on it right now,” Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Tim Wentworth said during the call. “We’ve been realistic about the consumer.”The company’s footprint optimization program includes the closure of about 1,200 underperforming Walgreens stores in the next three years, with around 500 expected in the second half of fiscal 2025

Big Gold Belt Media
Nov 18th, 2024
Thrilljoy Announces Retail Partnership

Through an exclusive partnership with retail industry giants, Hot Topic and BoxLunch, Thrilljoy will launch its premium series of upscale, fan-first collectibles to select stores nationwide.

Funko Fanatics
Nov 1st, 2024
Hot Topic Exclusive Snake Beetlejuice Is Now Available For Pre-Order

Hot Topic has unveiled a new addition to their Funko POP!

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