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cititrendsstoremgmt; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking a Store Manager in Training to join our Knoxville, TN team. You will lead daily operations, supervise staff, and drive sales and profit goals while delivering excellent customer service.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organizational skills, and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced retail environment. Prior retail management experience is highly valued and growth opportunities are available within the company.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills required.
• 5-7 years of retail experience required.
• 3-5 years of retail management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and coaching staff with compliance.
• Manage store financial controls including payroll and operating expenses.
• Maintain inventory controls and shrink reduction efforts.
• Monitor sales activities to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Direct and supervise staff in sales, cash handling, and customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Store management

Retail leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is looking for a dedicated Store Manager in Training to join our team at one of the largest chains in the value-priced urban apparel industry. We're growing, so if you've ever wanted a chance to lead the way, this is it. In this role, you'll be the glue that holds our store together. Your organized nature andfive years of prior retail management experiencewill be the keys to your success as you manage and lead the store in all day-to-day operations. Ultimately, you'll be responsible for two things: ensuring that our customers get the service they deserve and keeping the store on track with planned sales and profit goals. We're looking for people with excellent communication skills who thrive in exciting, fast-paced environments. A background in fashion apparel will help you stand out in the crowd. This position is ideal for someone with a strong work ethic.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling and termination practices including legal compliance and internal processes.
• Maintains financial controls including shrink, payroll and other operating expenses.
• Maintaining proper inventory controls, facilitate inventory transactions and maintain compliance standards for shrink control
• Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers receive satisfactory service.
• Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.
• Ensuring adherence of staff members to all Citi Trends, Inc. policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• 3-5 years of retail experience as a Store Manager.
• 5-7 years of retail experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.

Citi Trends is a great place to build a fun and rewarding career in retail management! We believe in promoting from within, so, rest assured, if you show the initiative, there will be plenty of room to develop your career. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, paid vacation, a 401(k) plan, paid training, and much more. Ready for some rapid growth of your own, this is it!