Retail Assistant Manager — Lead & Grow Teams

Citi Trends; Newport (KY); 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

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends in Newport, KY is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a small team, and assist with hiring, onboarding, and development of associates. You will drive sales performance, maintain customer experience standards, and ensure compliance with policies while partnering with the Store Manager.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and flexibility for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of experience in an Assistant Manager or retail leadership role.
• 3–5 years of overall retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to meet sales goals and customer experience standards.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist Store Manager with hiring, onboarding, and training of staff.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Schedule flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends in Newport, KY is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a small team, and assist with hiring, onboarding, and development of associates. You will drive sales performance, maintain customer experience standards, and ensure compliance with policies while partnering with the Store Manager.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and flexibility for nights and weekends.