Assistant Store Manager

Citi Trends • Huntsville, AL

32d

About The Position

As an Assistant Store Manager at CITITRENDS, you support daily store operations, team leadership, and staffing efforts. Working closely with the Store Manager, you help drive sales performance, maintain operational excellence, and support the hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates. The role includes supervising and coaching associates, supporting customer service and inventory functions, and helping maintain a safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment. You may also perform additional duties as assigned to support store operations and business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 delivering 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 activities, including candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, and training support.
• Support recruiting and employee retention efforts to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Provide associates with ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance support.
• 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 insurance.
• 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