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.

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
• 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)

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Assistant Store Manager Trainee is being trained to become a future Assistant Store Manager. Upon promotion, you must be willing to relocate/commute to one of three area stores. The primary role of the Assistant Store Manager is to collaborate with the Store Manager in delivering excellent operations management. The ability and willingness to continually develop product knowledge and gain a greater understanding of the day-to-day store operations, customer service, and merchandising is essential. This position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and supervise associates.

• 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