Assistant Store Manager in Training

Rural King; Cross Lanes (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare plans

Virtual doctor visits

Associate Discount 15%

Assistance programs

Chaplaincy services

Job summary

Rural King Farm and Home Store in Cross Lanes, WV seeks an Assistant Store Manager Trainee to grow into a Store Manager. You will work with the Store Manager to deliver operations, customer service, and merchandising excellence, with relocation/commute to one of three area stores as you advance.

The role requires strong leadership, a willingness to learn product knowledge, and the ability to supervise associates, recruit and train staff, and meet sales goals while maintaining safe, attractive

Qualifications

• 2+ years retail management experience.
• Outgoing self-starter who enjoys working with people.
• Computer knowledge in Excel and Word.
• Proficient user of computer software systems.
• Ability to multi-task, coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Flexibility with hours including 50-hour workweeks, days, nights and weekends.
• Must meet federal requirements to qualify for a Federal Firearms License (FFL).
• Ability to access and use the in-store computer, scanning system and wireless handheld unit.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Store Manager to ensure quality customer service and staff supervision and training.
• Direct store personnel to build revenue and meet sales goals.
• Coordinate the efforts of all store personnel to build revenue and meet sales goals.
• Ensure attractive, safe and accurately priced merchandise displays and floor plans.
• Recruit, train and develop personnel.
• Be a positive and professional role model for the team.
• Find solutions to associate and customer questions and concerns.
• Share responsibility for maintenance of the building and grounds.
• Demonstrate effective communications and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Excel

Word

Team communication

Multitasking

Tools

POS systems

In-store computer

Job description

About us

Rural King Farm and Home Store strives to create a positive and rewarding workplace for our associates. We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a people first environment, and an opportunity to work alongside dedicated associates who share a passion for providing an exceptional experience and service to our rural communities. Whether you are starting an entry-level position or joining with professional experience, Rural King encourages professional growth and provides the necessary resource to help you succeed and grow with us.

Overview

About us

Rural King Farm and Home Store strives to create a positive and rewarding workplace for our associates. We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a people first environment, and an opportunity to work alongside dedicated associates who share a passion for providing an exceptional experience and service to our rural communities. Whether you are starting an entry-level position or joining with professional experience, Rural King encourages professional growth and provides the necessary resource to help you succeed and grow with us.

When you join the Rural King team, you become a contributing member in supporting the needs of and making a difference in the lives of those within the people and communities we serve.

How We Reward You

• 401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
• Healthcare plans to support your needs
• Virtual doctor visits
• Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
• 15% Associate Discount
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program (no cost to you!)
• Associate Assistance Program
• RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
• 24/7 Chaplaincy Services

Responsibilities

What You’ll do

The Assistant Store Manager Trainee is being trained to become a future Assistant Store Manager. Upon promotion, you must be willing to relocate/commute to one of three area stores. The primary role of the Assistant Store Manager is to collaborate with the Store Manager in delivering excellent operations management. The ability and willingness to continually develop product knowledge and gain a greater understanding of the day-to-day store operations, customer service, and merchandising is essential. This position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and supervise associates.

• Partner with the Store Manager to ensure quality customer service and staff supervision and training
• Direct store personnel to build revenue and meet sales goals
• Coordinate the efforts of all store personnel to build revenue and meet sales goals
• Ensure attractive, safe, and accurately priced merchandise displays and floor plans.
• Recruit, train, & develop personnel
• Be a positive and professional “role model” for the team
• Find solutions to associate and customer questions and concerns
• Share responsibility of the maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds
• Demonstrate effective and consistent communications and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and analytical skills
• Become familiar with standard concepts and practices within the retail environment
• Establish and preserve a positive work atmosphere
• Use general office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer
• Operate Telxon gun, forklift, pallet jack, ladder, and other retail equipment
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Qualifications

Essential Qualities for Success

• 2+ years retail management experience
• Be an outgoing self-starter who enjoys working with people
• Computer knowledge in Excel and Word
• Proficient User of computer software systems
• Ability to interact with the team in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Flexibility with hours: ability to work a 50-hour workweek (10-hour shifts, 5 days per week) with varied hours, days, night, and weekends as business dictates
• Must meet federal requirements to qualify to obtain a Federal Firearms License (FFL) and any applicable local requirements
• Ability to access and use the in-store computer, scanning system, and wireless hand-held unit
• Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely
• Ability to complete computer-based training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds repetitively and 31-50 pounds intermittently
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to use a ladder and/or pallet jack
• Ability to communicate effectively to all audiences
• Good visual acuity
• Close vision for computer work
• Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard
• Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively and professionally with all audiences (in-person or via handheld transceiver)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.