Store Growth Leader: Drive Sales & Team Development

Citi Trends; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Cincinnati, OH to assist the Store Manager with daily store operations, team leadership, and staffing. You will help drive sales performance, maintain operational excellence, and support hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates.

The role requires 2–4 years in a retail leadership capacity, strong communication and people leadership skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

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, 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 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.

Skills

People leadership

Hiring & recruiting support

Customer-focused execution

Operational accountability

Time management & prioritization

Adaptability in retail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Cincinnati, OH to assist the Store Manager with daily store operations, team leadership, and staffing. You will help drive sales performance, maintain operational excellence, and support hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates.

The role requires 2–4 years in a retail leadership capacity, strong communication and people leadership skills, and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.