Retail Store Leader & Talent Developer

Citi Trends; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends, a leading off-price retailer, seeks an Assistant Store Manager in Fayetteville, NC to support daily operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring and onboarding. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales, maintain strong customer service, and uphold store standards.

The role emphasizes strong communication, flexible scheduling including nights and weekends, and a commitment to developing talent from within.

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 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.
• 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends, a leading off-price retailer, seeks an Assistant Store Manager in Fayetteville, NC to support daily operations, lead a team, and assist with hiring and onboarding. You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales, maintain strong customer service, and uphold store standards.

The role emphasizes strong communication, flexible scheduling including nights and weekends, and a commitment to developing talent from within.