Overview

Overview About usRural 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 ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll do The Store Manager is responsible for creating and executing a business plan to achieve the store's performance goals which includes achieving sales budget, building market share, and driving omnichannel sales. The Store Manager integrates and strategically drives sales via online, print advertising, social media, mobile apps and in-store engagement. This position builds revenue by equipping the store's team of associates in product knowledge, understanding of the day-to-day store operations, sales, safety & loss prevention, store appearance, customer service, and merchandising. This position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and supervise associates. Enhance the customer experience and drive sales by creating, planning, developing, and implementing an online and community presence through creative social media posts, store events, vendor and associate presentations, and customer trainings Analyze online and physical store results, identify opportunities and make decisions in collaboration with others to drive sales and successful initiatives for the store Seek knowledge of new skills, local competitor practices, and retail trends applying learnings to your store's online and physical experience Manage and grow BOPIS (buy online, pick up in store) sales with associates and customers Through collaboration with the District Manager and store associates, analyze operational processes, customer trends, and business results to determine appropriate actions necessary to achieve business objectives Teach and coach behaviors to management team and associates which enables a high performing team to consistently deliver a best-in-class customer experience Possess the autonomy, independent judgment, and discretion in leading the team to achieve or exceed the goals and strategies of the store Create and ensure quality execution of development plans, building associate's capabilities, measured by success of the overall store operations in conjunction with customer and associate feedback Build confidence and create an optimistic, rewarding and collaborative work environment in which associates are encouraged to grow to support succession and talent pipeline goals Present information to District Manager and Store Support to inform and educate about the business, operational efficiencies, product sell through, and customer feedback Acts as a trusted leader with thorough understanding of the impact of initiatives on customer experience, workload, productivity, associate engagement, and store compliance Uphold the commitments to the company's processes and policies, values, and mission Lead your associates in a way that exemplifies the leadership principles taught in Thrive and reinforce Thrive skills with managers