Assistant Store Manager: Lead Talent, Elevate Sales

Citi Trends; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with staffing and development. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, uphold service standards, and ensure operational excellence.

The role requires 2–4 years in retail leadership and 3–5 years of overall retail experience, with strong communication and people leadership skills. A flexible schedule including nights and weekends is expected.

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 ensure sales goals, customer experience standards, and operational expectations are met.
• 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 standards.
• Perform hiring, onboarding, and training support for store staff.

Skills

Communication

People leadership

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with staffing and development. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, uphold service standards, and ensure operational excellence.

The role requires 2–4 years in retail leadership and 3–5 years of overall retail experience, with strong communication and people leadership skills. A flexible schedule including nights and weekends is expected.