Assistant Store Manager — Lead a Growing Retail Team

Rural King; Kokomo (IN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Associate discounts

Career growth opportunities

Leadership training

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations, drive sales, and deliver an outstanding customer experience at our Kokomo location. This role partners with the Store Manager to coach and develop associates, oversee merchandising and inventory, and uphold Rural King's values of People First, Integrity, and Teamwork.

The position focuses on leadership, performance improvements, safety, and compliance while providing opportunities for growth within a

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
• Experience with retail operations, merchandising, inventory management, scheduling, and customer service.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze business performance and drive operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily retail operations and sales performance with focus on accuracy and customer experience.
• Coach and develop associates; conduct performance evaluations and recognition.
• Lead scheduling and labor planning to optimize store efficiency.
• Support merchandising, pricing, inventory accuracy, and loss prevention initiatives.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team development

Store operations

Inventory management

Customer service

Scheduling

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

P&L awareness

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations, drive sales, and deliver an outstanding customer experience at our Kokomo location. This role partners with the Store Manager to coach and develop associates, oversee merchandising and inventory, and uphold Rural King's values of People First, Integrity, and Teamwork.

The position focuses on leadership, performance improvements, safety, and compliance while providing opportunities for growth within a