Department Lead - Livestock/Ag

Rural King Supply Company - Jasper, AL

Full-time - Entry Level

Jasper, AL

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers

About the position

The Department Lead at Rural King plays a crucial role in managing the operations of a specific department, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in various activities such as inventory management, customer service, and merchandising. This position emphasizes a people-first approach, aiming to enhance the shopping experience for customers while supporting the professional growth of associates.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scanning outs, inventory management, recovery, price changes, and planogram sets.
• Maintain department cleanliness and adhere to the indoor merchandising guide.
• Conduct regular stock counts and reconcile discrepancies in inventory.
• Coordinate and execute price changes accurately and efficiently.
• Manage the implementation of playbook features and planogram sets.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist customers with inquiries.
• Support front-end operations by processing transactions or loadouts as required.
• Participate in cross-training for flexibility in various departments.
• Engage in learning initiatives such as training programs and workshops.
• Demonstrate Rural King's values in daily operations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of retail experience with knowledge of specific department.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain attention to detail.
• Comfortable navigating computer systems and software.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in customer service.
• Flexibility with hours to work varied shifts including nights and weekends.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Virtual doctor visits
• 15% Associate Discount
• Associate Assistance Program