Assistant Store Manager: Lead Teams & Drive Growth

Citi Trends, Inc.; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes coaching, recruiting support, and maintaining staffing levels while delivering operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is 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.
• Customer-focused execution.
• Operational accountability.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to achieve sales goals and customer experience standards.
• Monitor sales activity and guide associates to deliver excellent service.
• Assist with inventory control, transactions, and shrink prevention.
• Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies and standards.
• Supervise and support staff in sales, inventory, cash handling, and service.
• Assist Store Manager with hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and training support.
• Help maintain staffing levels by supporting recruiting and retention.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

People leadership

Flexible schedule

Math calculations

Customer-focused execution

Operational accountability

Adaptability in retail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

The role emphasizes coaching, recruiting support, and maintaining staffing levels while delivering operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment.