Growth-Focused Assistant Store Manager

Citi Trends, Inc.; Rockingham (NC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CITITRENDS in Rockingham, NC seeks an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a dynamic team, and drive sales while ensuring great customer experiences. You will partner with the Store Manager on staffing, onboarding, and development of store associates, and help maintain policy compliance and operational excellence.

We value hands-on leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage schedules, inventory, and performance coaching in a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 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.
• Customer-focused execution and operational accountability.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to ensure sales goals and customer experience standards are consistently 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 CITITRENDS policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist the Store Manager 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.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support store operations and business needs.

Skills

Strong communication

People leadership

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Customer-focused execution

Operational accountability

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CITITRENDS in Rockingham, NC seeks an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a dynamic team, and drive sales while ensuring great customer experiences. You will partner with the Store Manager on staffing, onboarding, and development of store associates, and help maintain policy compliance and operational excellence.

We value hands-on leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage schedules, inventory, and performance coaching in a fast-paced retail