Assistant Store Leader: Drive Sales & Develop Talent

Citi Trends; Indianola (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

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. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will support daily store operations, lead teams, and assist with staffing

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with inventory control, inventory transactions, and shrink prevention efforts.
• Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies, procedures, and operational 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 efforts and employee retention.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates.

Skills

People leadership

Staffing

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will support daily store operations, lead teams, and assist with staffing