Assistant Manager

Citi Trends • Columbia, SC

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Citi Trends is a leading off-price value retailer of apparel, accessories, and home trends. They are growing and investing in their stores, people, and future leaders, with success driven by strong store leadership, customer experience commitment, and a passion for developing talent from within. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will be crucial in supporting daily store operations, team leadership, and staffing efforts. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales performance, maintain operational excellence, and support the hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2–4 years of experience as an Assistant Manager or similar retail leadership role
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of overall retail experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations to ensure sales goals, customer experience standards, and operational expectations are consistently met
• Monitor sales activity and provide guidance to associates to deliver excellent customer service
• Assist with inventory control, inventory transactions, and shrink prevention efforts
• Ensure compliance with Citi Trends policies, procedures, and operational standards
• Supervise and support store associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service
• Assist the Store Manager with hiring and recruiting activities, including candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, and training support
• Help 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
• Reinforce adherence to company policies, procedures, and loss prevention standards
• Support consistent execution of merchandising, operational, and visual standards
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support store operations and business needs

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health and dental insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) plan
• Paid training
• Opportunities for continued growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees