Assistant Store Manager — Lead Teams, Drive Sales, Grow with Us

Citi Trends, Inc.; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Opportunities for continued growth

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in West Columbia, SC to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring and onboarding.

You will drive sales performance, maintain operational standards, and coach associates while ensuring a safe, customer-focused environment.

The role offers opportunities for growth and a benefits package with health and dental insurance and paid time off.

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.

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 operational standards.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist 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 safe, organized store environment and reinforce loss prevention standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

People leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in West Columbia, SC to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring and onboarding.

You will drive sales performance, maintain operational standards, and coach associates while ensuring a safe, customer-focused environment.

The role offers opportunities for growth and a benefits package with health and dental insurance and paid time off.