Store Leader: Develop Teams & Elevate Retail

Citi Trends, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Plan

Paid Training

Career Growth

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a retail team, and drive sales performance in Columbia, SC. You will partner with the Store Manager to maintain operational excellence, manage staffing, and develop store associates to deliver outstanding customer experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching, candidate screening, onboarding, and retaining staff while ensuring compliance with company policies and loss prevention standards.

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.
• Customer-focused execution.
• Operational accountability.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to achieve sales goals and customer service standards.
• Monitor sales activity and guide associates to deliver excellent service.
• Assist with inventory control, transactions, and shrink prevention.
• Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies and standards.
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist Store Manager with hiring, onboarding, and training support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Organizational skills

Customer service

Operational accountability

Scheduling

Math skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support daily store operations, lead a retail team, and drive sales performance in Columbia, SC. You will partner with the Store Manager to maintain operational excellence, manage staffing, and develop store associates to deliver outstanding customer experiences.

The role emphasizes coaching, candidate screening, onboarding, and retaining staff while ensuring compliance with company policies and loss prevention standards.