Assistant Store Manager — Lead Teams & Grow in Retail

Citi Trends; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Gulfport, MS to support daily operations, lead a sales team, and assist with staffing and training. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, maintain store standards, and deliver a superior customer experience.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2–4 years in retail leadership, 3–5 years retail experience, strong communication, and the ability to work nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years in assistant manager or retail leadership.
• 3–5 years retail experience preferred.
• Strong communication and people leadership skills.
• Flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to reach sales goals and uphold customer experience standards.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates.
• Supervise and coach associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies and loss prevention standards.
• Maintain merchandising, visual standards, and operational execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coaching

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Gulfport, MS to support daily operations, lead a sales team, and assist with staffing and training. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, maintain store standards, and deliver a superior customer experience.

The role requires a high school diploma, 2–4 years in retail leadership, 3–5 years retail experience, strong communication, and the ability to work nights and weekends.