Assistant Store Manager: Lead Teams & Drive Sales

Citi Trends, Inc.; Inkster (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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 to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring and onboarding. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales performance, maintain excellent customer service, and ensure operational standards.

You will supervise associates, manage staffing levels, and contribute to a safe, organized shopping environment. The role requires strong communication and flexibility, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years as Assistant Manager or retail leadership.
• 3–5 years 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 meet sales goals and customer experience standards.
• Assist Store Manager with hiring, onboarding, and training of store associates.
• Supervise and support associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Maintain compliance with Citi Trends policies and loss prevention standards.
• Support merchandising, operational, and visual standards across the store.

Skills

People leadership

Hiring support

Customer service

Operational accountability

Time management

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 hiring and onboarding. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales performance, maintain excellent customer service, and ensure operational standards.

You will supervise associates, manage staffing levels, and contribute to a safe, organized shopping environment. The role requires strong communication and flexibility, including nights and weekends.