Store Manager in Training

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King operates over 150 locations across 17 states. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our corporate headquarters is in Mattoon, IL, where our flagship store, distribution center, and corporate office are located. Customers enjoy a unique shopping experience, including complimentary popcorn and coffee. We value our associates and offer a positive, rewarding workplace with growth opportunities and a people-first environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 100% match on the first 3% of contributions and 50% match on the next 2%
• Healthcare plans
• 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
• Associate Assistance Program
• RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
• 24/7 Chaplaincy Services
• Company-paid YMCA Family Membership

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge and understanding of day-to-day store operations, customer service, and merchandising under the supervision of a Store Manager
• Direct the operations of the assigned store and lead all store personnel to build revenue and meet sales goals
• Ensure attractive, safe, and accurately priced merchandise displays and floor plans
• Recruit, train, and develop personnel
• Take a hands-on approach with directing daily goals for Assistant Store Managers
• Act as a positive and professional “role model” for the team
• Lead associates in a way that exemplifies the leadership principles taught in Thrive and reinforce Thrive skills with managers reporting to you
• Find solutions to associate and customer questions and concerns
• Maintain and upkeep the building and grounds
• Develop the product knowledge and sales techniques of the team
• Demonstrate effective and consistent communications and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and analytical skills
• Become an expert with standard concepts and practices within the retail environment
• Maximize inventory, cash control, and loss prevention techniques
• Establish and preserve a positive work atmosphere
• Use general office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, and computer
• Operate Telxon gun, forklift, pallet jack, ladder, and other retail equipment
• May be required to cross-train and perform other duties

Requirements

• 2+ years of retail management experience
• 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, 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, nights, 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

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull a minimum of 30 pounds repetitively and 31-50 pounds intermittently
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to use a ladder and/or pallet jack
• Ability to communicate effectively to all audiences
• Good visual acuity and close vision for computer work
• Repetitive wrist movements on keyboard
• Ability to walk up and down stairs multiple times per day
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively and professionally with all audiences (in-person or via handheld transceiver)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.