Assistant Store Manager: Lead, Develop & Elevate Ops

Rural King; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Associate discounts

Career growth opportunities

Leadership training

Team-focused work environment

Community involvement

Job stability

Job summary

Rural King in Owensboro, KY is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations, drive sales, and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will partner with the Store Manager to oversee merchandising, inventory, and staffing while upholding Rural King's values.

This role emphasizes coaching, performance reviews, associate development, and ensuring safety and compliance. Flexibility for varied schedules and a 50-hour workweek may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in retail leadership or supervisor roles.
• Strong ability to coach and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience in merchandising, inventory, scheduling, and customer service.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations with Store Manager to drive sales and service.
• Lead scheduling, labor planning, and inventory accuracy to reduce shrink.
• Coach and develop associates; conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure safety, compliance, and execution of company policies.
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences and support promotions.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team development

Operations management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Rural King in Owensboro, KY is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations, drive sales, and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will partner with the Store Manager to oversee merchandising, inventory, and staffing while upholding Rural King's values.

This role emphasizes coaching, performance reviews, associate development, and ensuring safety and compliance. Flexibility for varied schedules and a 50-hour workweek may apply.