Assistant Store Manager - Lead Retail Team & Ops

Citi Trends; Town of Gates (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; 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 is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in New York to support daily store operations, lead a sales-driven team, and participate in hiring, onboarding, and development of staff. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, maintain service standards, manage inventory and loss prevention, and ensure a safe, welcoming shopping environment for customers and associates alike.

The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within Citi Trends as we

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, organization, and people leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to meet sales goals, customer experience standards, and operational expectations.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist the Store Manager with hiring, onboarding, and training of staff.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment.
• Reinforce adherence to policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards.

Skills

People leadership

Hiring & recruiting

Communication

Organization

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in New York to support daily store operations, lead a sales-driven team, and participate in hiring, onboarding, and development of staff. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, maintain service standards, manage inventory and loss prevention, and ensure a safe, welcoming shopping environment for customers and associates alike.

The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within Citi Trends as we