Growth‑Driven Retail Store Lead

Citi Trends; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Job summary

Citi Trends in Smyrna, GA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, drive sales, and partner with the Store Manager on staffing and training. The role emphasizes customer-focused execution, merchandising standards, and team leadership.

You will help recruit, coach, and develop associates, manage scheduling, and safeguard store assets through loss prevention and compliance. A flexible schedule including nights and weekends is required, with a focus on delivering

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 standards.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist the Store Manager with hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and training support.
• Maintain staffing levels by supporting recruiting and retention.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment.
• Reinforce adherence to policies, loss prevention standards, and merchandising/visual standards.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Time management

Flexible schedule

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends in Smyrna, GA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, drive sales, and partner with the Store Manager on staffing and training. The role emphasizes customer-focused execution, merchandising standards, and team leadership.

You will help recruit, coach, and develop associates, manage scheduling, and safeguard store assets through loss prevention and compliance. A flexible schedule including nights and weekends is required, with a focus on delivering