Assistant Store Manager: Lead Sales & Team Growth

cititrendsstoremgmt; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in New Jersey to support day-to-day store operations, lead a team, and assist with staffing and onboarding. You will partner closely with the Store Manager to drive sales performance while upholding customer experience and operational standards.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in retail leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of experience as an assistant manager or retail supervisor.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to meet sales goals and customer service standards.
• Supervise and coach store associates, including staffing and onboarding.
• Assist with hiring, interviews, and training for new hires.
• Maintain store safety, merchandising, and loss prevention standards.
• Partner with Store Manager to drive performance and compliance.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support store operations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

People leadership

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in New Jersey to support day-to-day store operations, lead a team, and assist with staffing and onboarding. You will partner closely with the Store Manager to drive sales performance while upholding customer experience and operational standards.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in retail leadership, strong communication, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.