Assistant Manager

Citi Trends • Whiteville, NC

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About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports daily store operations, team leadership, and staffing efforts in partnership with the Store Manager. The role helps drive sales performance, maintain operational excellence, and support the hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates.

The Assistant Store Manager supports sales goals, customer experience standards, inventory control, shrink prevention, and compliance with company policies and operational standards. The position supervises and supports associates, assists with recruiting and hiring, helps maintain appropriate staffing levels, and provides coaching and performance support. It also helps maintain a safe, organized, customer-focused environment and supports consistent merchandising and visual standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years of experience as an Assistant Manager or in a 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 meet sales goals, customer experience standards, and operational expectations.
• Monitor sales activity and guide associates in providing excellent customer service.
• Assist with inventory control, inventory transactions, and shrink prevention.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Supervise and support associates in sales, inventory, cash handling, and customer service.
• Assist the Store Manager with recruiting and hiring, including candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, and training support.
• Support recruiting and employee retention efforts to help maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support to associates.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment.
• Reinforce 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

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) plan
• Paid training
• Opportunities for continued growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED