About this role
Job title: Assistant Store Manager
About the Role As an Assistant Store Manager, you will support daily store operations, lead the team, and handle staffing efforts in partnership with the Store Manager to drive sales, operational excellence, and development of store associates.
What You'll Do
- Support daily store operations to ensure sales goals, customer experience standards, and operational expectations are met
- Monitor sales activity and guide associates to deliver excellent customer service
- Assist with inventory control, inventory transactions, and shrink prevention
- Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies and standards
- Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service
- Assist the Store Manager with hiring and recruiting activities, including candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, and training support
- Help maintain appropriate staffing levels by supporting recruiting and employee retention
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates
- Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment; reinforce adherence to policies and loss prevention standards
- Support consistent execution of merchandising, operational, and visual standards
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support store operations and business needs
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2–4 years of experience as an Assistant Manager or similar retail leadership role
- 3–5 years of overall retail experience preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and people leadership skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
- Ability to perform basic math calculations
Compensation & Benefits Citi Trends offers competitive pay and a benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, paid vacation, a 401(k) plan, paid training, and opportunities for continued growth.