Retail Assistant Manager: Lead Teams & Drive Sales

Citi Trends; Hephzibah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead the team, and assist with staffing and development. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, ensure operational excellence, and uphold customer experience standards.

The role requires 2–4 years in a retail leadership position, strong communication and organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings and weekends. Citi Trends offers growth opportunities and competitive benefits.

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.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to ensure sales goals, customer experience standards, and operational expectations are met.
• 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.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment.

Skills

People Leadership

Team Development

Hiring & Recruiting

Customer Focus

Operational Accountability

Time Management

Adaptability

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead the team, and assist with staffing and development. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, ensure operational excellence, and uphold customer experience standards.

The role requires 2–4 years in a retail leadership position, strong communication and organizational skills, and flexibility for evenings and weekends. Citi Trends offers growth opportunities and competitive benefits.