Retail Assistant Manager: Lead Sales & Team Growth

Citi Trends, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a retail team, and assist in hiring and development of associates. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, maintain inventory controls, and ensure a superior customer experience.

Applicants should have 2–4 years of retail leadership experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the flexibility to work nights and weekends.

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
• Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Retail Environment

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to ensure sales goals, customer experience standards, and operational expectations are consistently 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 Citi Trends policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service
• Assist the Store Manager with hiring and recruiting activities, including candidate screening, interviews, 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

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

People leadership

Flexible schedule

Customer-focused execution

Operational accountability

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a retail team, and assist in hiring and development of associates. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, maintain inventory controls, and ensure a superior customer experience.

Applicants should have 2–4 years of retail leadership experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the flexibility to work nights and weekends.