Assistant Store Manager - Lead Sales & Team Growth

cititrendsstoremgmt; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid training

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help drive daily store operations, sales performance, and staff development in Canton, MS. You will partner with the Store Manager to deliver a consistent, customer-focused shopping experience.

The role leads by example in merchandising, scheduling, training, and coaching, while supporting hiring, onboarding, and performance management to strengthen the team and store results.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams and managing store operations.
• Strong communication and coaching skills for staff development.
• Ability to balance customer service with merchandising and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily store operations, staffing, and performance.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of associates.
• Drive sales performance and ensure customer experience standards.
• Oversee merchandising, scheduling, and loss prevention adherence.

Skills

People Leadership

Retail Operations

Hiring & Recruiting

Customer Service

Communication

Time Management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help drive daily store operations, sales performance, and staff development in Canton, MS. You will partner with the Store Manager to deliver a consistent, customer-focused shopping experience.

The role leads by example in merchandising, scheduling, training, and coaching, while supporting hiring, onboarding, and performance management to strengthen the team and store results.