Store Manager: Lead Performance, People & Profit

Citi Trends; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Paid training

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking a Store Manager in Des Moines, IA to lead all aspects of store performance, people leadership, and daily operations. You will drive sales, manage payroll and inventories, coach a high-performing team, and ensure a positive, safe customer experience across the store.

The role requires 3–5 years of store management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and flexibility to work nights and weekends.

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, including percentages.

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.

Skills

Store leadership

People leadership

Sales & profitability

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking a Store Manager in Des Moines, IA to lead all aspects of store performance, people leadership, and daily operations. You will drive sales, manage payroll and inventories, coach a high-performing team, and ensure a positive, safe customer experience across the store.

The role requires 3–5 years of store management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and flexibility to work nights and weekends.