Assistant Manager

Socket.dev; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Job summary

Citi Trends in Columbus, MS is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, drive sales, and lead a team of associates under the Store Manager's guidance.

You will participate in hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching, ensuring excellent customer service, loss prevention, and adherence to company standards in a fast-paced retail environment. This role offers growth opportunities within Citi Trends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of experience in a supervisory or Assistant Manager retail role 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 to achieve sales goals and customer experience standards.
• Monitor sales activity and guide associates to deliver excellent service.
• Assist with inventory control, shrink prevention, and transactions.
• Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies and procedures.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist with hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and training support.
• Support staffing levels by recruiting and retention efforts.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to associates.
• Maintain a safe, organized, customer-focused store environment.
• Execute merchandising, operations, and visual standards.
• Perform additional duties to support store operations and business needs.

Skills

People Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Team Coaching

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Assistant Store Manager

About Citi Trends

Citi Trends is a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories, and home trends dedicated to delivering great style and amazing brands at exceptional prices.

We are growing and investing in our stores, our people, and our future leaders. Our success is driven by strong store leadership, a commitment to customer experience, and a passion for developing talent from within.

Position Summary

As an Assistant Store Manager, you play a key role in supporting daily store operations, team leadership, and staffing efforts. Partnering closely with the Store Manager, you will help drive sales performance,maintainoperational excellence, and support the hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Store Operations & Performance

• Support daily store operations to ensure sales goals, customer experience standards, and operational expectations are consistently met

• Monitor sales activity and provide guidance to associates to deliver excellent customer service

• Assistwith inventory control, inventory transactions, and shrink prevention efforts

• Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies, procedures, and operational standards

Team Leadership & Staffing

• 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

• Helpmaintainappropriate staffinglevels by supporting recruiting efforts and employee retention

• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates

Customer Experience & Compliance

• Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment

• Reinforce adherence to company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards

• Support consistent execution of merchandising, operational, and visual standards

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support store operations and business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 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

Key Competencies

• People Leadership & Team Development

• Hiring & Recruiting Support

• Customer-Focused Execution

• Operational Accountability

• Time Management & Prioritization

• Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Retail Environment

Why Join Citi Trends

Citi Trends isa great placeto build a fun and rewarding career in retail management. We believe inpromoting fromwithin and developing leaders who take initiative. We offer 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.

Ifyou’reready to grow your leadership skills, support hiring and team development, and make an impact in your store—Citi Trends is the place for you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citi Trends is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kindin accordance withapplicable laws.