Retail Assistant Manager - Lead, Coach & Drive Store Growth

Citi Trends; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Austell, GA to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring and onboarding. You will drive sales performance, ensure operational excellence, and develop associates for future growth.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in retail leadership and 3–5 years overall retail experience, with strong communication and people leadership skills. Flexible scheduling including nights/weekends is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is 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, customer experience standards, and operational expectations.
• Monitor sales activity and guide associates to deliver excellent customer service.
• Assist with inventory control, transactions, and shrink prevention efforts.
• Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies and standards.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist the Store Manager with hiring, recruiting, onboarding, and training support.
• Maintain staffing levels by supporting recruiting and retention efforts.
• 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.

Skills

People leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Mathematical calculations

Schedule flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Austell, GA to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring and onboarding. You will drive sales performance, ensure operational excellence, and develop associates for future growth.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in retail leadership and 3–5 years overall retail experience, with strong communication and people leadership skills. Flexible scheduling including nights/weekends is required.