Retail Store Leader — People, Growth & Ops

Rural King; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with company match

Associate discounts

Career growth opportunities

Leadership training and development

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Lafayette, Indiana to help lead daily store operations and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, develop associates, oversee merchandising and inventory, ensure operational excellence, and maintain a safe, engaging shopping environment.

The role includes coaching and developing associates, supporting recruiting, and leading with Rural King's values of People First, Integrity,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with retail operations, merchandising, inventory management, scheduling, and customer service.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily retail operations in partnership with the Store Manager.
• Drive sales, manage inventory, merchandising, pricing, and operational excellence.
• Coach and develop associates, conduct evaluations, and support succession planning.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching & development

Inventory management

Customer service

Scheduling & labor planning

Communication

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager in Lafayette, Indiana to help lead daily store operations and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, develop associates, oversee merchandising and inventory, ensure operational excellence, and maintain a safe, engaging shopping environment.

The role includes coaching and developing associates, supporting recruiting, and leading with Rural King's values of People First, Integrity,