About us

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 140 locations across 14 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those 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

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

24/7 Chaplaincy Services

Company paid YMCA Family Membership

What You’ll do

As a Manager, Space Planning (Farm Products) you will be leading a team, and will be responsible for all merchandise presentation aspects of the area including planograms, floorplans, signage requirements, fixtures, and implementation scheduling. Establishing strong partnerships with Buyers, their Suppliers, Store Operations, Marketing, and other stakeholders, the Manager ensures that the development of planograms and other content are aligned with company, department, and category strategies.  They establish core processes and metrics, develop Rural King’s store environment intellectual property, develop their team, promote best practices, and ensure a superior shopping experience while accommodating the needs of assortment breadth, inventory, and space productivity.

• Lead the Farm Products approach to space management in terms of planograms, floor plans, signage requirements, and promotional displays.
• Develop a small team of Space Planners in building a balanced approach to merchandising, ensuring strong collaboration with stakeholders, synthesis of strategy, and the promotion of sound space management practices.
• Help develop and evolve the Space department’s core processes, knowledge base, systems, and practices to create more effective and efficient outcomes.
• Drive systems upgrades and integration with the broader organization.
• Lead teams in competitive visits and research in the promotion of a learning culture.
• Ensure implementation at stores is flawless: accurate planograms executed on time, on budget with maximum new product availability.
• Develop and present business cases for category and department expansions, resets, and renewals.
• Lead associates in a way that exemplifies the leadership principles taught in Rural King’s Thrive Leadership Program.
• Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Essential Qualities for Success

• At least 7 years of experience with retail and 5 years of expereince in space management, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Extensive Blue Yonder \ JDA category management suite experience, including upgrades.
• Hardgoods \ farm products \ rural lifestyle experience.
• Experience leading and developing teams of varying backgrounds.
• Proven analytical and presentation skills.

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
• Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
• Ability to navigate and access all facilities.
• Skill to effectively communicate verbally with others, both in-person and via electronic devices.
• Close vision for computer-related activities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The pay range for this position is $58,000 - $73,000 annualized and is bonus eligible. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as relevant geographic location, education, certifications, experience, job level, shift, and organizational needs. To learn more about our benefits, review here https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:14539c15-191a-4b77-9c13-f6ccfce10094.