Co-Manager, Citadel

Job Description

Job Description

Description

CO MANAGER, CITADEL

THE PURPOSE: 

The Co Manager partners closely with the Store Manager to drive store performance through strong sales execution, operational excellence, and team leadership. This role plays a critical leadership position on the sales floor, supporting day-to-day store operations, coaching and developing associates, and ensuring brand and operational standards are consistently met. In the Store Manager’s absence, the Co-Manager assumes increased ownership of store performance, team leadership, and execution of company initiatives.

THE ROLE (what you are accountable for):

• Drive Business Results: Partner with the Store Manager to drive store KPIs, including sales, payroll, shrink, and profitability, with increased ownership during Store Manager coverage.
• Lead & Execute on the Floor: Serve as a consistent Manager on Duty, leading shifts, setting expectations, and ensuring a productive, customer-focused environment.
• Coach & Develop Teams: Provide ongoing training, coaching, and feedback to support associate performance, engagement, and growth.
• Plan & Prioritize: Support staffing, scheduling, and daily workload planning to align with traffic patterns and business needs.
• Problem Solve & Protect Assets: Use sound judgment to address challenges, resolve issues efficiently, and protect company assets in partnership with Loss Prevention.
• Talent Support & Succession: Support recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts while identifying and developing internal talent for future growth.
• Deliver Exceptional Customer Experience: Champion True Religion’s selling culture by modeling service behaviors and coaching in the moment.
• Operational Excellence: Execute company policies, procedures, payroll controls, and MOD standards with consistency and accountability.
• Visual & Inventory Leadership: Uphold visual merchandising standards, support inventory integrity, and maintain a clean, organized sales floor and stockroom.
• Other assigned tasks as needed

YOU ARE:
You are a confident, hands-on retail leader who thrives on the sales floor and takes pride in leading by example. You balance strong execution with a people-first mindset, stepping up to take ownership when needed while partnering closely with the Store Manager. You are comfortable making decisions, coaching teams, and driving results in a fast-paced environment. You are motivated by growth, accountability, and delivering exceptional customer experiences while consistently representing the True Religion brand.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• 2 - 4+ years of experience in a retail supervisory, key-holder, or management role within a specialty or fashion environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive or support store KPIs, including sales, payroll, and shrink
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Experience supporting visual merchandising standards, inventory management, and loss prevention practices
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning retail systems and technology
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred

ADDITIONAL ROLE INFORMATION

• Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $28-$31 per hour. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The range shared for this role represents the low and high ends of the expected base salary range for this role based on the applicable location. True Religion reasonably expects to pay within this range in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity.
• Perks: We offer a mix of benefits and perks designed to support our employees both on and off the sales floor. Eligible employees may participate in health benefits, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, merchandise discounts, and additional programs. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on position and hours worked in accordance with company policy.
• Physical & Work Requirements: This role requires the ability to maneuver on the sales floor and stockroom, as well as stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend, stoop, reach, climb ladders, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and peak retail hours.
• Employment Eligibility: Employment with True Religion is contingent upon meeting applicable employment eligibility requirements.