Retail Team Leader: Assistant Store Manager

cititrendsstoremgmt; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid training

Career growth

Job summary

Citi Trends in Chicago, IL is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations, lead a sales team, and assist with staffing and training. This role partners closely with the Store Manager to drive sales performance, maintain standards, and develop talent from within.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative work environment that emphasizes customer experience and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is 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.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to ensure sales goals and customer experience standards are met.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist Store Manager with hiring, recruiting activities, interviews, onboarding, and training support.
• Maintain staffing levels by supporting recruiting efforts and employee retention; provide coaching and feedback to associates.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards; support merchandising and visual standards.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff development

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends in Chicago, IL is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations, lead a sales team, and assist with staffing and training. This role partners closely with the Store Manager to drive sales performance, maintain standards, and develop talent from within.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative work environment that emphasizes customer experience and operational excellence.