Assistant Manager

About the role

Citi Trends is a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories, and home trends. The company is committed to delivering great style and amazing brands at exceptional prices, and is focused on growing and investing in its stores, people, and future leaders.

Summary Of Key Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to ensure sales goals, customer experience standards, and operational expectations are consistently met
• Maintain inventory control, inventory transactions, and shrink prevention efforts
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service
• Aid the Store Manager with hiring and recruiting activities, including candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, and training support
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels by supporting recruiting efforts and employee retention
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates
• Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment
• Support consistent execution of merchandising, operational, and visual standards

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 2–4 years of experience as an Assistant Manager or similar retail leadership role
• 3–5 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

Key Competencies

• People Leadership & Team Development
• Hiring & Recruiting Support
• Customer-Focused Execution
• Operational Accountability
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Retail Environment

Benefits

Citi Trends offers competitive pay and a benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, paid vacation, a 401(k) plan, paid training, and opportunities for continued growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citi Trends is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind in accordance with applicable laws.