Retail Store Leader: Assistant Manager, Drive Sales & Operations

Citi Trends, Inc.; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends, Inc. in Douglasville, GA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, supervise a team, and support sales performance. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive customer experience, inventory controls, and staffing initiatives.

The role emphasizes hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates, along with coaching and operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Customer-Focused Execution.
• Operational Accountability.
• Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Retail Environment.

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

Store leadership

Communication

People leadership

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends, Inc. in Douglasville, GA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, supervise a team, and support sales performance. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive customer experience, inventory controls, and staffing initiatives.

The role emphasizes hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates, along with coaching and operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment. Competitive benefits apply.