District Manager

About Us

Rural King Farm and Home Store strives to create a positive and rewarding workplace for our associates. We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a people first environment, and an opportunity to work alongside dedicated associates who share a passion for providing an exceptional experience and service to our rural communities. Whether you are starting an entry-level position or joining with professional experience, Rural King encourages professional growth and provides the necessary resource to help you succeed and grow with us. When you join the Rural King team, you become a contributing member in supporting the needs of and making a difference in the lives of those within the people and communities we serve.

We offer a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%, healthcare plans, virtual doctor visits, and access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program. Additionally, we provide a 15% Associate Discount, Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program, Associate Assistance Program, RK Cares Associate Hardship Program, and 24/7 Chaplaincy Services.

Responsibilities

The District Manager leads a team of Store Managers in their district in building revenue by focusing on people, budget, in-stock, price, process, and the customer experience. This position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to drive profit and grow talent.

• Drive the overall financial performance of the district by analyzing financial reports and effectively communicating with your team to meet budget goals such as sales, labor, shrink, and operating expense.
• Set the expectation and drive the execution of people initiatives, in-stock, pricing, front end service, RK Visa and Rural King Purchase Protection Plan.
• Understand opportunities in the district and work through the Store Managers to overcome obstacles.
• Maximize inventory management, cash controls and loss prevention effectiveness.
• Support the company growth by identifying and developing internal talent.
• Promote opportunities to attract customers to become Rural King associates.
• Manage and support customer service initiatives, empower our associates to take care of customers, and ensure customer concerns are resolved.
• Represent Rural King’s Mission and Values.
• Demonstrate effective and consistent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Establish and preserve a professional work atmosphere and be a role model for the team.
• Measure outcomes to ensure desired results and hold the team accountable.
• Exemplify the leadership behaviors taught in Rural King’s Thrive Leadership Program.
• Responsible for mitigating company risk, driving a culture of safety, and complying with all local, state, and federal laws.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• At least 7 years of retail management experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 2+ years multi-store retail management experience preferred.
• Ability to relocate as business dictates.
• Ability to travel from store to store on a daily basis and work to support the business needs in peak and holiday timeframes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• 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, handheld device, pallet jack, and other retail equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to effectively coach and mentor team members.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Behaviors must reflect integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this role include:

• Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
• Ability to operate machinery such as a forklift, pallet jack, handheld inventory device and other retail equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds repetitively and 31-50 pounds intermittently.
• Able to navigate and access all facilities.
• Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
• Close vision for computer-related tasks.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $106,750.00 per year to $140,200.00 per year.