Retail Leadership Trainee: Grow to Store Manager

Rural King; Heath (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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开发

Job summary

Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager Trainee to develop leadership and operational skills through 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. Upon promotion, relocation or commuting to one of three area stores is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail leadership, management, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Interest in building a career in retail management and progressing into an Assistant Store Manager role.
• Ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop associates in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Experience with retail operations, sales, merchandising, inventory, and customer service.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, analyze information, make decisions, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office, and retail technology.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and a 50-hour workweek based on business needs.
• Must meet federal requirements to qualify for a Federal Firearms License (FFL), when applicable.
• Willingness to relocate or commute to one of three area stores upon promotion.

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, and recognition while holding 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.
• Support customer engagement, sales initiatives, promotions, loyalty programs, and community activities.
• Operate computers, handheld inventory devices, forklifts, pallet jacks, ladders, and other retail equipment.
• Participate in cross-training and perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager Trainee to develop leadership and operational skills through 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. Upon promotion, relocation or commuting to one of three area stores is required.