Assistant Store Manager - Lead Teams & Drive Sales

Citi Trends; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, drive sales, and develop the team. You will work closely with the Store Manager to ensure exceptional customer experiences and strong service standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires leadership skills, a focus on staffing, and the ability to manage store processes, with opportunities for growth within Citi Trends.

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 meet sales goals and customer experience standards.
• Monitor sales activity and guide associates to deliver excellent service.
• Assist with inventory control, inventory transactions, and shrink prevention efforts.
• Assist the Store Manager with hiring, onboarding, and training support.
• Help maintain appropriate staffing levels by supporting recruiting efforts and employee retention.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates.

Skills

People leadership

Staffing & recruiting

Customer service

Operations management

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends in Lafayette, LA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, drive sales, and develop the team. You will work closely with the Store Manager to ensure exceptional customer experiences and strong service standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires leadership skills, a focus on staffing, and the ability to manage store processes, with opportunities for growth within Citi Trends.