Assistant Store Manager: People & Operations Leader

Socket.dev; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

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 the team, and assist with staffing and development. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales performance and operational excellence.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–4 years in an assistant manager role, and 3–5 years total retail experience. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience in retail management or assistant manager roles preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.
• Proven ability to supervise teams and manage inventory and cash handling.

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 hiring, onboarding, and training of store staff.
• Help maintain staffing levels and provide coaching and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and loss prevention standards.
• Perform additional duties to support store operations and business needs.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

People leadership

Retail leadership

Flexible schedule

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead the team, and assist with staffing and development. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales performance and operational excellence.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 2–4 years in an assistant manager role, and 3–5 years total retail experience. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.