Retail Leadership Trainee: Path to Assistant Store Manager

Rural King; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Leadership training

Job summary

Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager Trainee in Clarksville, TN, to develop leadership and operational skills toward a future store manager role. The program provides hands-on training in retail operations, sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory, and associate development.

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

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.

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 displays, building, grounds, and equipment.
• Support inventory accuracy, cash handling, shrink reduction, loss prevention, and company initiatives.
• Follow company policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching & development

Customer service

Team management

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager Trainee in Clarksville, TN, to develop leadership and operational skills toward a future store manager role. The program provides hands-on training in retail operations, sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory, and associate development.

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