Growth-Focused Assistant Store Leader

cititrendsstoremgmt; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring and onboarding. Working closely with the Store Manager, you will drive sales performance, maintain operational standards, and foster a customer-focused environment.

The role requires high school diploma, 2–4 years in a retail leadership position, and 3–5 years total retail experience. Strong communication and coaching skills, plus flexibility to work nights and weekends, are

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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, customer experience standards, and operational expectations.
• Monitor sales activity and guide associates to deliver excellent customer service.
• Assist with inventory control, inventory transactions, and shrink prevention.
• 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, interviewing, onboarding, and training support.
• Help maintain 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

Hiring & Recruiting Support

Customer-Focused Execution

Operational Accountability

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring and onboarding. Working closely with the Store Manager, you will drive sales performance, maintain operational standards, and foster a customer-focused environment.

The role requires high school diploma, 2–4 years in a retail leadership position, and 3–5 years total retail experience. Strong communication and coaching skills, plus flexibility to work nights and weekends, are