Retail Store Lead: Grow Talent, Drive Sales & Ops

Citi Trends; Leesburg (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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 Leesburg, FL is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations, drive sales, and support the Store Manager with staffing and training. You’ll supervise and coach associates, assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance feedback, and ensure excellent customer service while maintaining company standards.

Join a fast-paced, team-focused environment where everyday operations, inventory control, loss prevention, and merchandising execution are critical to

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.

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

Strong communication

Organizational skills

People leadership

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends in Leesburg, FL is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations, drive sales, and support the Store Manager with staffing and training. You’ll supervise and coach associates, assist with hiring, onboarding, and performance feedback, and ensure excellent customer service while maintaining company standards.

Join a fast-paced, team-focused environment where everyday operations, inventory control, loss prevention, and merchandising execution are critical to