Growth-Focused Retail Assistant Store Manager

Citi Trends; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CITITRENDS is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with staffing and development under the Store Manager.

You will drive sales performance, uphold customer experience standards, and ensure adherence to policies while partnering on hiring, onboarding, and training. This role offers growth opportunities within a fast-paced, value-driven retail environment.

This position is based in our Columbia, SC stores and requires flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 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 provide guidance to 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, interviewing, 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.
• 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.

Skills

Strong communication

People leadership

Time management

Team development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CITITRENDS is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with staffing and development under the Store Manager.

You will drive sales performance, uphold customer experience standards, and ensure adherence to policies while partnering on hiring, onboarding, and training. This role offers growth opportunities within a fast-paced, value-driven retail environment.

This position is based in our Columbia, SC stores and requires flexible scheduling.