Store Leader: Grow Teams, Elevate Sales & Customer Experience

Citi Trends; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking a Store Manager in Belleville, IL to lead daily store operations, drive sales, and coach a high-performing team. You will focus on people leadership, customer experience, and financial performance in a fast-paced retail setting.

The role requires 3–5 years of management experience, strong communication skills, and a flexible schedule including nights/weekends. You will promote a culture of accountability and service while upholding company standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Store Manager or equivalent retail leadership role.
• 5–7 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations to meet sales goals, profit objectives, and customer experience standards.
• Monitor sales performance and address opportunities to improve results.
• Maintain payroll, shrink control, and operating expenses.
• Ensure inventory controls and shrink prevention standards.
• Uphold Citi Trends policies, procedures, and standards.
• Recruit, hire, coach, and develop store associates.

Skills

Store leadership

People leadership

Communication

Store operations

Sales & profit focus

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking a Store Manager in Belleville, IL to lead daily store operations, drive sales, and coach a high-performing team. You will focus on people leadership, customer experience, and financial performance in a fast-paced retail setting.

The role requires 3–5 years of management experience, strong communication skills, and a flexible schedule including nights/weekends. You will promote a culture of accountability and service while upholding company standards.