Retail Store Lead: Develop Teams & Drive Sales

cititrendsstoremgmt; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations and drive sales. You will partner with the Store Manager, support hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates, and ensure strong customer service and operational standards.

The role emphasizes people leadership, staffing support, and a focus on loss prevention, merchandising execution, and a safe, customer-focused store environment.

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.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Organization

Scheduling flexibility

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends in Portsmouth, VA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations and drive sales. You will partner with the Store Manager, support hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates, and ensure strong customer service and operational standards.

The role emphasizes people leadership, staffing support, and a focus on loss prevention, merchandising execution, and a safe, customer-focused store environment.