Store Manager: Drive Sales, Lead Teams, Elevate Service

cititrendsstoremgmt; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 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 an experienced Store Manager in Champaign, IL to lead daily store operations, drive sales and profitability, and coach a high-performing team while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You will recruit, onboard, and develop staff; monitor inventory and payroll; uphold loss-prevention standards; and ensure compliance with company policies, all while aligning with store goals and community expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 ensure sales goals, profit objectives, and customer experience standards are consistently achieved.
• Monitor sales performance and take action to drive results and address opportunities.
• Maintain financial controls, including payroll management, shrink control, and operating expenses.
• Ensure proper inventory controls, inventory transactions, and compliance with shrink prevention standards.
• Uphold all Citi Trends operational policies, procedures, and standards.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, coach, and, when necessary, counsel or terminate associates in accordance with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Direct and supervise associates engaged in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Build and maintain appropriate staffing levels to support store operations and performance.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management to develop store associates.
• Ensure customers consistently receive excellent service in a safe, organized, and welcoming environment.
• Reinforce adherence to company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards.
• Ensure consistent execution of merchandising, operational, and visual standards.
• Address customer concerns professionally and promptly.

Skills

Store Leadership

People Leadership

Sales & Profit Management

Operational Excellence

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking an experienced Store Manager in Champaign, IL to lead daily store operations, drive sales and profitability, and coach a high-performing team while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You will recruit, onboard, and develop staff; monitor inventory and payroll; uphold loss-prevention standards; and ensure compliance with company policies, all while aligning with store goals and community expectations.