Retail Store Leader: Drive Sales, Talent & Ops

Citi Trends, Inc.; Springdale (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Continued growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations, guide a team, and support hiring and development of store associates. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales performance and ensure a best-in-class customer experience.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of retail leadership, strong communication, and a focus on teamwork and operational excellence. The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience as an Assistant Manager or similar retail leadership role.
• 3–5 years of overall retail experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to meet sales goals and customer experience standards.
• Monitor sales activity and guide associates to deliver excellent service.
• Assist with inventory control, shrink prevention, and cash handling.
• Help with hiring, onboarding, and training of store associates.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to team members.
• Support staffing levels through recruiting and retention efforts.

Skills

People leadership

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Retail leadership

Customer service focus

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations, guide a team, and support hiring and development of store associates. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales performance and ensure a best-in-class customer experience.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years of retail leadership, strong communication, and a focus on teamwork and operational excellence. The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends in a fast-paced environment.