Job Description

The District Manager in Training is a developmental role and a bench strength to become a future District Manager. The primary role of this position is to learn all aspects of store operations, including identifying and growing talent, building revenue, driving profit, product knowledge, store operations, customer service, compliance, merchandising, and to work with all partners within the Store Support Center

• Travel with District Managers to learn the overall operations and procedures of leading a district.
• Support the districts by being an Interim District Manager while District Managers are out on vacation. Ensure the District functions just as it would if the District Manager was present.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute results while improving customer satisfaction and driving financial performance, sales, and labor to plan.
• Responsible for process improvement projects such as backroom efficiencies, scheduling, merchandise playbooks, and compliance.
• Understand deficiencies in the stores and develop routines, best practices, root-cause analysis, and training.
• Identify shrink indicators and implement corrective solutions.
• Work collaboratively with the Plan-o-gram team on space allocation and the Purchasing team on product needs.
• Assist in new store setups as needed.
• Participate and learn the inventory prep procedures and post inventory process.
• Attend Operations and Merchandise meetings at the Store Support Center when needed.
• Maintain a partnership with Store Support HR on HR-related needs in the stores.
• Build talent by promoting opportunities to attract and retain a high-performing team.
• Represent, demonstrate, and support Rural King’s culture and values.
• Demonstrate effective and consistent communications and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Establish and preserve a professional work atmosphere and be a role model.
• Use discretion and independent judgment in making decisions.
• May be required to cross train and perform other job duties.
• Ensure all company driven programs are being executed it its fullest. Example of these programs but not limited to are: Rural King Visa, RKPPP, Rural King Rewards, and Indoor and Outdoor Merchandise Guides.

• 1+ years of Rural King Store Manager experience preferred.
• 5+ years of retail store manager experience preferred.
• Multi-store retail management experience preferred.
• Relocation required.
• Ability to travel from store to store on a daily basis (potentially could stay 3-4 overnights per week based on business needs) and work to support the business needs in peak and holiday timeframes.
• Basic and moderate computer knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 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.
• 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 handheld unit.
• Ability to participate in our online applicant and new hire onboarding process remotely.
• Ability to complete computer-based training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervise Store Managers on an interim basis
• Provide direction and input to Store Managers regularly.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Good visual acuity
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to use a ladder and/or pallet jack and forklift.
• 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)