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

What You'll do

The purpose of the Front End Lead is to provide oversight and leadership to our front end operations. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service, you will lead the front end associates, ensuring seamless and efficient checkout process.

Ensure comprehensive training for new front end associates and oversee their development.

Oversee cashier transactions and customer service desk layaway transactions including monthly layaway audits.

Empower Cashiers to effectively utilize the cashier script for seamless customer interactions, educations them on company programs such as loyalty program, RK Visa, and RK Plus Protection Plan (RKPPP).

Provide additional assistance to cashiers by running a register to ensure the front-end runs smoothly without interruption.

Establish and maintain margin bins to optimize product visibility and organization.

Communicate professionally with all Rural King associates and customers.

Aid customers by offering load outs, coordinating with Outside Recover Associates to ensure prompt response.

Execute accurate cash management, returns, layaways. exchanges, and price dispute resolutions.

Set up and manage tax-exempt customer plans, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Ensure proper deactivation of either EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) devices or spider wrapped products as needed.

Assist in shrink awareness by researching all cash shortages and taking corrective action in the register to resolve the problem.

Maintain heightened awareness of your surroundings to prevent loss (shrink) and deliver exceptional customer service.

Respond to incoming calls at the registers with impeccable phone etiquette, identifying the store and yourself as a representative of Rural King using a professional and friendly demeanor.

Complete daily paperwork process including the bank deposit and safe audits.

Oversee the popcorn and coffee stations to ensure they are maintained in a timely manner to meet customer demands and maintain a positive experience.

Take initiative in ordering necessary store supplies for optimal front-end operations.

Oversee the Buy Online Pick Up in Store (BOPIS) process, customer interactions with online transactions, and store fulfillment and customer pickups.

Conduct a weekly BOPIS audit, comparing physical products to orders in the systems, identifying items beyond the 14-day pick-up window.

Use general office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.

Participate in cross-training for flexibility in various departmen