Retail Store Leadership Trainee — Fast-Track to Manager

Rural King; Ohio; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; 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 work

Job summary

Rural King is seeking a Store Manager in Training (SMIT) to develop the leadership and operational skills needed to become a Store Manager. Under the direction of a Store Manager, this role provides 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.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail management experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, customer service, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, computer systems, and retail technology.

Responsibilities

• Support daily store operations, sales goals, inventory, cash control, merchandising, and loss prevention.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Organization

Ability to multitask

Job description

Rural King is seeking a Store Manager in Training (SMIT) to develop the leadership and operational skills needed to become a Store Manager. Under the direction of a Store Manager, this role provides 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.