Assistant Store Manager — Lead Teams & Drive Sales

Citi Trends, Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends in Macon, GA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist the Store Manager with hiring, onboarding, and development of associates.

You will help drive sales, ensure excellent customer service, maintain inventory control, and uphold company policies while delivering a safe, organized shopping environment. This role requires strong communication and flexibility, including nights and weekends.

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 provide guidance to associates to deliver excellent customer service.
• Assist with inventory control, shrink prevention, and transactions.
• Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist the Store Manager with hiring and recruiting activities, including candidate screening, interviews, 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.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment.
• Reinforce adherence to company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards.
• Support consistent execution of merchandising, operational, and visual standards.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support store operations and business needs.

Skills

People leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends in Macon, GA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist the Store Manager with hiring, onboarding, and development of associates.

You will help drive sales, ensure excellent customer service, maintain inventory control, and uphold company policies while delivering a safe, organized shopping environment. This role requires strong communication and flexibility, including nights and weekends.