Retail Store Leader & Team Development Coach

cititrendsstoremgmt; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends in Athens, GA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and drive sales performance. You will work closely with the Store Manager to help hire, onboard, and develop store associates while ensuring excellent customer service.

You will monitor performance, manage staffing, and reinforce loss prevention and merchandising standards to maintain a safe, inviting shopping environment.

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, organization, and people leadership skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

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
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support store operations and business needs.

Job description

Citi Trends in Athens, GA is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a team, and drive sales performance. You will work closely with the Store Manager to help hire, onboard, and develop store associates while ensuring excellent customer service.

You will monitor performance, manage staffing, and reinforce loss prevention and merchandising standards to maintain a safe, inviting shopping environment.