Retail Leadership Trainee: Path to Store Manager

Rural King; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate discounts

Training and professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative, team-focused enviroment

Job summary

Rural King in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Store Manager in Training (SMIT) to develop leadership and operational skills under a Store Manager, with hands-on training in store operations, sales, merchandising, associate development, customer service, safety, and loss prevention. The average training period is 6 months, with relocation upon promotion to Store Manager.

You will recruit, train, coach, and develop associates, lead by example, and participate in cross-training and required training;

Qualifications

• Leadership, communication, and customer service skills essential.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, computer systems, and retail technology.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations, sales goals, inventory, cash control, merchandising, and loss prevention.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and accurately priced store, including building and grounds upkeep.
• Develop product knowledge and sales techniques to support store performance.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop associates and Assistant Store Managers.
• Set daily expectations, provide feedback, and lead by example using Rural King leadership principles and Thrive skills.
• Provide exceptional customer service and resolve associate and customer concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Word/Excel

Tools

POS/scanning systems

Microsoft Office

Retail technology

Job description

Rural King in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Store Manager in Training (SMIT) to develop leadership and operational skills under a Store Manager, with hands-on training in store operations, sales, merchandising, associate development, customer service, safety, and loss prevention. The average training period is 6 months, with relocation upon promotion to Store Manager.

You will recruit, train, coach, and develop associates, lead by example, and participate in cross-training and required training;