Assistant Manager
About this role
Overview
Build Your Career with Rural King
Rural King is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to help lead daily store operations while delivering an outstanding customer experience. This role partners with the Store Manager to drive sales, develop associates, oversee merchandising and inventory, ensure operational excellence, and create a safe, engaging shopping environment.
The Assistant Store Manager is a key leader responsible for coaching and developing associates, improving business performance, supporting recruiting and hiring efforts, and leading with Rural King's Values of People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
Related Job Titles
Assistant Store Manager • Retail Assistant Manager • Store Operations Manager • Retail Operations Manager • Assistant Retail Manager • Retail Team Leader • Merchandising Manager • Operations Supervisor
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
Store Operations & Business Performance
• Partner with the Store Manager to oversee daily retail operations, 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, operational procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. • Support scheduling, labor planning, inventory accuracy, cash handling, shrink reduction, and loss prevention initiatives.
Leadership & Associate Development
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, coach, and develop associates while building a positive, 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.
Customer Experience
• 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.