Store Leadership Pro: Develop Teams, Boost Sales & Ops

Rural King; Morganton (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Employee discounts

Career growth

Leadership training

Job summary

Rural King in Morganton, NC is seeking an Assistant Store Manager 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, and ensure operational excellence.

This role coaches and develops associates, supports recruiting, and upholds Rural King's values of People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail leadership, retail management, assistant manager, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience with retail operations, merchandising, inventory management, scheduling, and customer service.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze business performance and drive operational improvements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, retail technology, POS systems, and inventory management systems.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily retail operations with the Store Manager, drive sales performance, inventory management, merchandising, pricing, and operational excellence.
• Monitor business performance and implement strategies to improve productivity, profitability, customer satisfaction, and store results.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support scheduling, labor planning, inventory accuracy, cash handling, shrink reduction, and loss prevention initiatives.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, coach, and develop associates while building a high-performing team.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and recognition, and hold associates accountable for achieving expectations.
• Foster an inclusive work environment focused on teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, and career development.
• Lead by example while supporting succession planning and developing future store leaders.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by engaging customers, resolving concerns, and creating a positive shopping experience.
• Coach associates on customer engagement, service standards, and sales-driving behaviors.
• Support company initiatives, promotions, customer loyalty programs, and community engagement efforts.
• Promote workplace safety while supporting OSHA compliance, accident reporting, and safety initiatives.
• Support inventory audits, operational compliance, firearm compliance (when applicable), and asset protection efforts.
• Maintain confidentiality of associate and company information while partnering with Store Support Center teams.
• Participate in cross-training and perform other leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team development

Retail operations

Communication skills

Business analysis

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Schedule flexibility

FFL eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Inventory management software

Job description

Rural King in Morganton, NC is seeking an Assistant Store Manager 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, and ensure operational excellence.

This role coaches and develops associates, supports recruiting, and upholds Rural King's values of People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.