Store Manager: Lead Teams, Drive Sales & Customer Experience

Citi Trends, Inc.; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; 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, Inc. seeks a Store Manager to lead all aspects of store performance, people leadership, and operations at our Slidell, LA location. You will drive sales, manage payroll and inventory, and coach a high-performing team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role requires experience in retail leadership, a commitment to adherence to company policies, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. Join us to grow with a dynamic off-price retailer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of Store Manager or equivalent retail leadership experience.
• 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.
• Operational Excellence & Compliance.
• Customer-Focused Execution.
• Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Retail Environment.

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 CITITRENDS 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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

People management

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Citi Trends, Inc. seeks a Store Manager to lead all aspects of store performance, people leadership, and operations at our Slidell, LA location. You will drive sales, manage payroll and inventory, and coach a high-performing team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role requires experience in retail leadership, a commitment to adherence to company policies, and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends. Join us to grow with a dynamic off-price retailer.