Store Manager

About the role

CITITRENDS is a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories, and home trends dedicated to delivering great style and amazing brands at exceptional prices. As a Store Manager, you are responsible for leading all aspects of store performance, people leadership, and operational execution.

This role is ideal for experienced retail leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, lead with accountability, and take ownership of results.

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
• Ensure customers consistently receive excellent service in a safe, organized, and welcoming environment
• Reinforce adherence to company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards
• Address customer concerns professionally and promptly

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

Skills

• Store Leadership & Accountability
• Hiring, Recruiting & Talent Development
• Sales & Profit Performance Management
• Operational Excellence & Compliance
• Customer-Focused Execution
• Time Management & Prioritization
• Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Retail Environment

Benefits

CITITRENDS is a great place to build a fun and rewarding career in retail management. We believe in promoting from within and developing leaders who take initiative. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, paid vacation, a 401(k) plan, paid training, and opportunities for continued career growth.