Assistant Manager
About the role
Citi Trends is a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories, and home trends dedicated to delivering great style and amazing brands at exceptional prices. We are growing and investing in our stores, our people, and our future leaders. Our success is driven by strong store leadership, a commitment to customer experience, and a passion for developing talent from within.
Summary Of Key Responsibilities
- Support daily store operations to ensure sales goals, customer experience standards, and operational expectations are consistently met
- Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment
- Reinforce adherence to company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards
- Perform basic math calculations, including percentages
- Support recruiting efforts and employee retention
- Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates
- Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies, procedures, and operational standards
- Assist the Store Manager with hiring and recruiting activities, including candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, and training support
- Support inventory control, inventory transactions, and shrink prevention efforts
- Partner closely with the Store Manager to drive sales performance
- Assist in maintaining appropriate staffing levels
Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent required
- 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
If you’re ready to grow your leadership skills, support hiring and team development, and make an impact in your store—Citi Trends is the place for you. We offer 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.