Retail Assistant Manager: Lead Store Ops & Team Growth

Citi Trends, Inc.; Tuscaloosa (AL); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Job summary

Citi Trends, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring, onboarding, and development of associates. You will help drive sales, maintain standards, and ensure excellent customer experiences in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, staffing, and compliance with company policies, with a focus on developing talent from within and delivering strong store performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years 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 and customer service standards.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training of store associates.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to team members.
• Ensure loss prevention and inventory controls are followed.
• Supervise cash handling, sales, and customer service activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People leadership

Retail operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Citi Trends, Inc. in Tuscaloosa, AL is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring, onboarding, and development of associates. You will help drive sales, maintain standards, and ensure excellent customer experiences in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role emphasizes coaching, staffing, and compliance with company policies, with a focus on developing talent from within and delivering strong store performance.