Assistant Store Manager

Citi Trends, Inc.; Aurora (IL); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Zusammenfassung

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Aurora, IL to support daily store operations and lead a team to deliver top customer service. You will work with the Store Manager on staffing, onboarding, and coaching to drive sales and operational excellence.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 2–4 years of retail leadership experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. Flexibility to work nights and weekends is expected.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of experience in retail leadership roles preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational and people leadership skills.

Aufgaben

• 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, transactions and shrink prevention.
• Supervise and support staff in sales, inventory, cash handling and customer service.
• Assist Store Manager with hiring, onboarding and training of associates.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Leadership

People management

Customer service

Scheduling

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Jobbeschreibung

0491 Citi Trends, 900 N. Lake St. Aurora, IL 60506

Position

External Description

CITITRENDS 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, maintain operational 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
• Assist with inventory control, inventory transactions, and shrink prevention efforts
• Ensure compliance with CITITRENDS 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

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
• Customer-Focused Execution
• Operational Accountability
• Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Retail Environment

Why Join CITITRENDS

CITITRENDS is a great place to build a fun and rewarding career in retail management. We believe in promoting from within 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.

If you’re ready to grow your leadership skills, support hiring and team development, and make an impact in your store— CITITRENDS is the place for you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CITITRENDS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind in accordance with applicable laws.