Department Lead - Retail Operations & Growth

Rural King; Princeton (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare plans

Associate Discount

Educational programs

Chaplaincy services

Job summary

Rural King seeks a Department Lead to drive efficient department operations, maintain stock integrity, pricing accuracy, and inviting displays. You will support customers, staff, and cross-department workflows in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include price changes, planogram adherence, and safety compliance while using handheld devices and equipment. Growth opportunities and a people-first culture await.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of retail experience with knowledge of department.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to convey instructions clearly.
• Demonstrate adaptability to changing priorities and needs.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the indoor merchandising and signing standards and maintain appealing displays.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels with regular stock counts and replenishment.
• Oversee recovery to keep department neat and visually appealing.
• Coordinate price changes with relevant teams and update labels.
• Manage playbook feature implementations and planogram sets per guidelines to maximize sales.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety protocols to create a safe shopping environment.
• Provide friendly, proactive customer service and assist with inquiries and locating products.
• Support front-end operations by processing transactions or loadouts as required.
• Operate handheld devices, POS terminals, forklifts, pallet jacks, ladders and other retail equipment.
• Participate in cross-training for flexibility across departments and responsibilities.
• Engage in training programs and webinars to grow knowledge and skills.
• Provide internal and external support promptly and professionally.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Inventory management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

POS systems

Handheld devices

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Ladders

Job description

Rural King seeks a Department Lead to drive efficient department operations, maintain stock integrity, pricing accuracy, and inviting displays. You will support customers, staff, and cross-department workflows in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities include price changes, planogram adherence, and safety compliance while using handheld devices and equipment. Growth opportunities and a people-first culture await.