Automotive & Hardware Dept Lead — Merch & Inventory

Rural King; Greenville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Associate discount

Job summary

Rural King is seeking a Department Lead to drive efficient department operations at our Greenville store. You will oversee scanning outs, inventory, price changes, and planogram implementations while maintaining cleanliness and safety. The role emphasizes proactive customer engagement and cross-training for flexibility.

You will lead with Rural King values, ensuring high standards and a positive shopping environment for customers and colleagues alike.

Qualifications

• Retail experience across departments and floor operations.
• Clear verbal and written communication for staff and customers.
• Strong listening skills to understand needs and issues.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.
• Proven problem-solving abilities with minimal supervision.
• Attention to detail in inventories and displays.
• Efficient time management to meet deadlines and schedules.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department operations including stock, pricing, and displays.
• Monitor inventory levels with regular stock counts and corrections.
• Coordinate price changes and signage with teams.
• Implement playbook features and planogram sets per guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the department.
• Provide proactive customer service and assist with inquiries.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication skills

Active listening

Adaptability

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

POS system

Office software

Job description

Rural King is seeking a Department Lead to drive efficient department operations at our Greenville store. You will oversee scanning outs, inventory, price changes, and planogram implementations while maintaining cleanliness and safety. The role emphasizes proactive customer engagement and cross-training for flexibility.

You will lead with Rural King values, ensuring high standards and a positive shopping environment for customers and colleagues alike.