Assistant Store Manager — Lead, Coach & Grow Talent

Citi Trends, Inc.; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 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 in Orangeburg, SC, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations and team performance. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales, ensure operational excellence, and grow store associates through hiring, onboarding, and training support.

The role emphasizes coaching, staffing, and strong customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. Citi Trends offers benefits and growth opportunities to committed leaders.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to meet sales goals and customer experience standards.
• 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 Store Manager with hiring, screening, onboarding, and training support.
• Help maintain appropriate staffing levels through recruitment and retention.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Maintain a safe, organized, customer-focused store environment.
• Reinforce adherence to policies and loss prevention standards.
• Support merchandising, operational, and visual standards.
• Perform additional duties to support store operations and business needs.

Skills

Communication skills

People leadership

Organizational skills

Customer service

Scheduling flexibility

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Citi Trends in Orangeburg, SC, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations and team performance. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales, ensure operational excellence, and grow store associates through hiring, onboarding, and training support.

The role emphasizes coaching, staffing, and strong customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. Citi Trends offers benefits and growth opportunities to committed leaders.