Retail Department Lead: Elevate Ops & Merchandising

Rural King; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural King is seeking a Department Lead to drive efficient operations within the assigned department. You will oversee scanning outs, inventory, price changes, planograms, department cleanliness, and adherence to merchandising guidelines to meet company standards.

You will monitor stock, coordinate price updates, manage planograms, and ensure a neat, safe, and engaging department environment with strong customer service and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail or department leadership roles.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to merchandising and signing standards and maintain displays.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform regular stock counts.
• Oversee the recovery process to keep the department neat and appealing.
• Coordinate and execute price changes and signage updates.
• Manage planogram implementations to maximize sales potential.
• Provide friendly customer service and assist with inquiries and locating products.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Forklifts

Handheld devices

Job description

Rural King is seeking a Department Lead to drive efficient operations within the assigned department. You will oversee scanning outs, inventory, price changes, planograms, department cleanliness, and adherence to merchandising guidelines to meet company standards.

You will monitor stock, coordinate price updates, manage planograms, and ensure a neat, safe, and engaging department environment with strong customer service and teamwork.