Retail Store Leader: Develop Teams & Drive Operations

Citi Trends; Demopolis (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends in Demopolis, AL, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a small team, and help drive sales performance under the Store Manager’s guidance. You’ll ensure smooth service and operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with hiring and onboarding, coaching and developing staff, managing inventory and shrink, maintaining visual standards, and upholding loss prevention policies.

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.

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 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.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment.
• Reinforce adherence to company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards.
• Support consistent execution of merchandising, operational, and visual standards.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support store operations and business needs.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Retail leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends in Demopolis, AL, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a small team, and help drive sales performance under the Store Manager’s guidance. You’ll ensure smooth service and operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with hiring and onboarding, coaching and developing staff, managing inventory and shrink, maintaining visual standards, and upholding loss prevention policies.