Retail Store Leader - Develop Talent & Drive Sales

Citi Trends; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead teams, and drive sales. You will partner with the Store Manager to hire, onboard, and develop store associates while maintaining high standards of customer service and store performance.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of retail leadership experience, strong communication, and a flexible schedule including nights/weekends.

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.
• 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 staffing levels by supporting recruiting efforts and employee retention.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment.
• Reinforce adherence to company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards.

Skills

People leadership

Hiring & recruiting

Customer focus

Time management

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead teams, and drive sales. You will partner with the Store Manager to hire, onboard, and develop store associates while maintaining high standards of customer service and store performance.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of retail leadership experience, strong communication, and a flexible schedule including nights/weekends.