Assistant Store Manager: Lead People & Store Operations

Citi Trends; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Georgia to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with staffing and onboarding. You will drive sales performance, maintain operational excellence, and develop store associates.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring customer service standards, and maintaining adherence to policies. The role requires a flexible schedule, strong communication, and a focus on shrink prevention and merchandising execution.

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 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, 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.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Team development

Staffing support

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Georgia to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with staffing and onboarding. You will drive sales performance, maintain operational excellence, and develop store associates.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, ensuring customer service standards, and maintaining adherence to policies. The role requires a flexible schedule, strong communication, and a focus on shrink prevention and merchandising execution.