Growth-Focused Retail Store Assistant Manager

cititrendsstoremgmt; Arkansas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead the team, and assist with staffing and onboarding. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales performance, ensure operational excellence, and develop store associates for growth.

The role emphasizes people leadership, coaching, and adherence to policies, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

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 achieve 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 standards.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and service.
• Assist Store Manager with hiring, screening, onboarding, and training support.
• Help maintain appropriate staffing levels by supporting recruiting and retention.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to associates.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment.
• Reinforce adherence to policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards.
• Support merchandising, operational, and visual standards execution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operations and business needs.

Skills

People Leadership

Team Development

Hiring & Recruiting Support

Customer-Focused Execution

Operational Accountability

Time Management & Prioritization

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead the team, and assist with staffing and onboarding. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales performance, ensure operational excellence, and develop store associates for growth.

The role emphasizes people leadership, coaching, and adherence to policies, with a focus on delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.