Retail Leadership Trainee: Grow Into Store Manager

Rural King; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate discounts

Leadership training and professional发展

Job summary

Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager Trainee in Farmington, MO to develop the leadership and operational skills needed to become a future Assistant Store Manager. This role provides hands‑on training in retail operations, sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory, and associate development.

The Assistant Store Manager Trainee partners with the Store Manager to support store operations, develop associates, deliver excellent customer service, and drive business results.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail leadership, management, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Willingness to relocate or commute to one of three area stores upon promotion.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and retail technology.
• Ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop associates in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze information, make decisions, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Store Manager to support daily operations, sales, inventory, merchandising, pricing, scheduling, and store performance.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and appealing store environment, including merchandise displays, building, grounds, and equipment.
• Support inventory accuracy, cash handling, shrink reduction, loss prevention, and company operational initiatives.
• Follow company policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of associates.
• Provide direction, feedback, motivation, recognition, and hold associates accountable to expectations.
• Lead by example and promote a positive, professional, team‑focused work environment.
• Build the leadership and business skills needed to transition into an Assistant Store Manager role.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve customer and associate questions or concerns.
• Participate in cross‑training and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail leadership

Customer service

Coaching

Inventory management

Merchandising

Communication

Microsoft Office

Retail technology

Job description

Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager Trainee in Farmington, MO to develop the leadership and operational skills needed to become a future Assistant Store Manager. This role provides hands‑on training in retail operations, sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory, and associate development.

The Assistant Store Manager Trainee partners with the Store Manager to support store operations, develop associates, deliver excellent customer service, and drive business results.