Assistant Store Manager: Lead People & Drive Results

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate discounts

Career growth opportunities

Leadership training and professional发展

Job summary

Rural King in Kokomo, Indiana, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager in daily operations, sales growth, and associate development. You will lead safety, merchandising, and customer experience efforts to build a high-performing team.

The role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, and operational excellence, with flexibility for extended hours. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and champions Rural King values.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience with retail operations, merchandising, inventory management, and scheduling.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and retail technology.
• Flexibility for varied schedules, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and drive sales performance.
• Coach and develop associates; conduct evaluations and recognition.
• Lead safety, compliance, and loss-prevention initiatives.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, scheduling, and labor planning.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and manage customer experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Customer service

Scheduling

Team motivation

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Inventory management

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

Rural King in Kokomo, Indiana, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager in daily operations, sales growth, and associate development. You will lead safety, merchandising, and customer experience efforts to build a high-performing team.

The role emphasizes coaching, scheduling, and operational excellence, with flexibility for extended hours. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and champions Rural King values.