Assistant Store Manager: Lead Hiring & Team Growth

cititrendsstoremgmt; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends, a leading off-price retailer, is hiring an Assistant Store Manager in Texas to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring and staff development. You will drive sales, maintain operational excellence, and ensure a safe, customer-focused environment.

The role requires 2–4 years in retail leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work nights/weekends. Citi Trends offers competitive pay and a benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k)

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 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 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.
• 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.

Skills

People leadership

Hiring & Recruiting

Customer-focused execution

Operational accountability

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Citi Trends, a leading off-price retailer, is hiring an Assistant Store Manager in Texas to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring and staff development. You will drive sales, maintain operational excellence, and ensure a safe, customer-focused environment.

The role requires 2–4 years in retail leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work nights/weekends. Citi Trends offers competitive pay and a benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k)