Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager
at Citi Trends in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
Job Description
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,maintainoperational 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
+ Assistwith 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
+ Helpmaintainappropriate staffinglevels 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
+ 24 years of experience as an Assistant Manager or similar retail leadership role
+ 35 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 isa great placeto build a fun and rewarding career in retail management. We believe inpromoting fromwithin 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.
Ifyoureready to grow your leadership skills, support hiring and team development, and make an impact in your storeCiti Trends is the place for you.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Citi Trends is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kindin accordance withapplicable laws.
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