Assistant Store Manager – Retail Growth & Leadership

Rural King; Gallipolis (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Associate discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations while delivering an outstanding customer experience. This role partners with the Store Manager to drive sales, develop associates, oversee merchandising and inventory, ensure operational excellence, and create a safe, engaging shopping environment.

The Assistant Store Manager coaches and develops associates, supports recruiting and hiring efforts, and leads with Rural King's Values of People First, Integrity,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, retail technology, POS systems, and inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily retail operations, sales performance, inventory management, merchandising, pricing, and operational excellence.
• Monitor business performance and implement strategies to improve productivity, profitability, customer satisfaction, and store results.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support scheduling, labor planning, inventory accuracy, cash handling, shrink reduction, and loss prevention initiatives.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Leadership development

Decision-making

Budget/operational management

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Inventory management systems

Job description

Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations while delivering an outstanding customer experience. This role partners with the Store Manager to drive sales, develop associates, oversee merchandising and inventory, ensure operational excellence, and create a safe, engaging shopping environment.

The Assistant Store Manager coaches and develops associates, supports recruiting and hiring efforts, and leads with Rural King's Values of People First, Integrity,