Assistant Store Manager in Training

Rural King Supply • Cross Lanes, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rural King Farm and Home Store strives to create a positive and rewarding workplace for our associates, offering opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment. We encourage professional growth and provide resources for success, supporting the needs of the communities we serve. The Assistant Store Manager Trainee role is designed to prepare individuals to become future Assistant Store Managers. Upon promotion, relocation or commuting to one of three area stores will be required. The primary responsibility of this role is to collaborate with the Store Manager in achieving excellent operations management. Essential aspects include continuously developing product knowledge and gaining a comprehensive understanding of day-to-day store operations, customer service, and merchandising. This position demands strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and supervise associates.

Requirements

• 2+ years retail management experience
• Be an outgoing self-starter who enjoys working with people
• Computer knowledge in Excel and Word
• Proficient User of computer software systems
• Ability to interact with the team in a fast-paced environment, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Flexibility with hours: ability to work a 50-hour workweek (10-hour shifts, 5 days per week) with varied hours, days, night, and weekends as business dictates
• Must meet federal requirements to qualify to obtain a Federal Firearms License (FFL) and any applicable local requirements
• Ability to access and use the in-store computer, scanning system, and wireless hand-held unit
• Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely
• Ability to complete computer-based training

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Store Manager to ensure quality customer service and staff supervision and training
• Direct store personnel to build revenue and meet sales goals
• Coordinate the efforts of all store personnel to build revenue and meet sales goals
• Ensure attractive, safe, and accurately priced merchandise displays and floor plans.
• Recruit, train, & develop personnel
• Be a positive and professional “role model” for the team
• Find solutions to associate and customer questions and concerns
• Share responsibility of the maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds
• Demonstrate effective and consistent communications and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and analytical skills
• Become familiar with standard concepts and practices within the retail environment
• Establish and preserve a positive work atmosphere
• Use general office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer
• Operate Telxon gun, forklift, pallet jack, ladder, and other retail equipment
• May be required to cross train and perform other duties

Benefits

• 401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
• Healthcare plans to support your needs
• Virtual doctor visits
• Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
• 15% Associate Discount
• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program (no cost to you!)
• Associate Assistance Program
• RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
• 24/7 Chaplaincy Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees