Store Manager in Training: Lead & Grow Teams

Citi Trends, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid training

Career growth

Job summary

CITITRENDS is seeking a Store Manager in Training to lead daily store operations, drive sales, and guide a high-performing team. This role emphasizes accountability, coaching, and delivering a positive customer experience while upholding company policies and visual standards.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of store leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a flexible schedule to cover nights and weekends. Join us to grow within a dynamic, customer-focused retailer.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily store operations to ensure sales goals, profit objectives, and customer experience standards are met.
• Monitor sales performance and take action to drive results.
• Maintain payroll, shrink control, and operating expenses.
• Ensure inventory controls and shrink prevention standards are followed.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, coach, and, when necessary, counsel or terminate associates.
• Direct and supervise associates engaged in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

People leadership

Flexible schedule

Retail leadership

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

CITITRENDS is seeking a Store Manager in Training to lead daily store operations, drive sales, and guide a high-performing team. This role emphasizes accountability, coaching, and delivering a positive customer experience while upholding company policies and visual standards.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of store leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a flexible schedule to cover nights and weekends. Join us to grow within a dynamic, customer-focused retailer.