Assistant Store Manager: Lead, Hire & Elevate Retail

cititrendsstoremgmt; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a small team, and drive sales performance. You will partner with the Store Manager to hire, onboard, and develop associates while maintaining exceptional customer service.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2–4 years in retail leadership, and 3–5 years of retail experience. You should be flexible to work nights and weekends and excel at coordinating staffing, inventory control, and

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 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 procedures.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist Store Manager with hiring and recruiting activities, including interviews, onboarding, and training support.
• Maintain staffing levels by supporting recruiting and employee retention.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment.
• Reinforce adherence to policies, loss prevention standards.
• Support merchandising, operational, and visual standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

People Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a small team, and drive sales performance. You will partner with the Store Manager to hire, onboard, and develop associates while maintaining exceptional customer service.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2–4 years in retail leadership, and 3–5 years of retail experience. You should be flexible to work nights and weekends and excel at coordinating staffing, inventory control, and