Growth-Focused Retail Assistant Manager

cititrendsstoremgmt; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends in Houston, TX seeks an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with staffing and development. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales and ensure excellent customer service.

The role requires 2–4 years of retail leadership experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and flexibility to work nights and weekends. Citi Trends offers competitive pay and benefits.

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.

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 inventory control, shrink prevention, and policy compliance.
• Supervise associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist Store Manager with hiring, onboarding, and training support.
• Help maintain appropriate staffing levels through recruiting and retention.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to associates.
• Maintain a safe, organized store environment.
• Support merchandising, operational, and visual standards.
• Perform additional duties to support store operations.

Skills

People leadership

Team development

Hiring & recruiting

Customer service

Retail operations

Scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends in Houston, TX seeks an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with staffing and development. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales and ensure excellent customer service.

The role requires 2–4 years of retail leadership experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and flexibility to work nights and weekends. Citi Trends offers competitive pay and benefits.