About this opportunity
Rural King lists this Assistant Store Manager in Training opportunity in front royal, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
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.
How We Reward You
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
Responsibilities
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
Supervisory Responsibilities
Yes
Qualifications
Essential Qualities for Success
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
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)
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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Worksite address
front royal, VA, 22630, US
Who can apply
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