Assistant Store Manager: Lead & Elevate Retail

Citi Trends, Inc.; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Texas City, TX to support daily store operations, lead a team, and drive sales performance.

You will work closely with the Store Manager on hiring, onboarding, and developing store associates to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The role requires leadership, effective communication, and the ability to manage staffing and training while maintaining store standards and compliance with company policies.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to meet sales goals, customer experience standards, and operational expectations.
• Monitor sales activity and guide associates to deliver excellent customer service.
• Assist with inventory control, inventory transactions, and shrink prevention efforts.
• Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies, procedures, and standards.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist the Store Manager with hiring, interviews, onboarding, and training support.
• Help maintain staffing levels by supporting recruiting and retention efforts.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to associates.
• Maintain a safe, organized store environment and reinforce policy adherence.
• Support merchandising, operational, and visual standards.

Skills

Communication

Organization

People leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Texas City, TX to support daily store operations, lead a team, and drive sales performance.

You will work closely with the Store Manager on hiring, onboarding, and developing store associates to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The role requires leadership, effective communication, and the ability to manage staffing and training while maintaining store standards and compliance with company policies.