Assistant Manager

About the role

About Citi Trends   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.   Position Summary   As an Assistant Store Manager, you play a key role in supporting daily store operations, team leadership, and staffing efforts. Partnering closely with the Store Manager, you will help drive sales performance,  maintain  operational excellence, and support the hiring, onboarding, and development of store associates.     Summary of  Key Responsibilities   Store Operations & Performance   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     Team Leadership & Staffing   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     Customer Experience & Compliance   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.   Qualifications   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     Why Join Citi Trends   Citi Trends 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 benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, paid vacation, a 401(k) plan, paid training, and opportunities for continued growth.   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.   Equal Employment Opportunity   Citi Trends is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind  in accordance with  applicable laws.   Location 0134 Citi Trends, 336 N. Eastern Blvd. Suite 2 Fayetteville, NC 28301