Assistant Store Manager - Lead People, Drive Sales

Citi Trends, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Citi Trends, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with staffing in Peoria, IL.

You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, ensure excellent customer service, and maintain merchandising and operational standards. The role emphasizes strong communication, people leadership, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of experience in 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 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, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with staffing in Peoria, IL.

You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, ensure excellent customer service, and maintain merchandising and operational standards. The role emphasizes strong communication, people leadership, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.