Retail Assistant Manager — Lead Teams & Drive Sales

Citi Trends; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Job summary

Citi Trends in Ruston, LA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist in hiring and training. You will help drive sales performance, maintain a customer-focused environment, and ensure policy compliance in a dynamic retail setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to a busy store schedule, including nights and weekends, with opportunities for growth within the company.

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 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

People leadership

Organizational skills

Customer service

Flex schedule

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Citi Trends in Ruston, LA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and assist in hiring and training. You will help drive sales performance, maintain a customer-focused environment, and ensure policy compliance in a dynamic retail setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to a busy store schedule, including nights and weekends, with opportunities for growth within the company.