Assistant Store Manager — Lead, Grow, Elevate Sales

Citi Trends, Inc.; Augusta (GA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager at our Augusta, GA location to support daily store operations, lead a team, and drive sales performance. You will partner with the Store Manager to hire, onboard, and develop store associates while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.

This role requires 2–4 years of retail leadership experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and strong people leadership abilities.
• Ability to mentor and develop store staff.
• Proven capacity to adapt in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to ensure sales goals, customer experience standards, and operational expectations are met.
• Monitor sales activity and guide associates to deliver excellent customer service.
• Assist with inventory control, 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

Communication skills

People leadership

Adaptability

Customer-focused execution

Operational accountability

Scheduling flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager at our Augusta, GA location to support daily store operations, lead a team, and drive sales performance. You will partner with the Store Manager to hire, onboard, and develop store associates while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.

This role requires 2–4 years of retail leadership experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work nights and weekends.