Aspiring Store Leader: Assist Manager, Drive Sales & Ops

Citi Trends; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Valdosta, GA to support daily store operations and lead a team of associates. You will drive sales performance, ensure outstanding customer experiences, and partner with the Store Manager on staffing and development initiatives.

The role requires strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and 2–4 years of retail leadership experience. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is expected to meet store needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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, including percentages.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations in alignment with sales goals and customer experience standards.
• Monitor sales activity and guide associates to deliver excellent service.
• Assist with inventory control, transactions, and shrink prevention.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates.
• Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies and standards.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to team members.

Skills

People Leadership

Hiring & Recruiting

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Valdosta, GA to support daily store operations and lead a team of associates. You will drive sales performance, ensure outstanding customer experiences, and partner with the Store Manager on staffing and development initiatives.

The role requires strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and 2–4 years of retail leadership experience. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is expected to meet store needs.