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 130 locations across 13 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 Marketing Ops Project Manager you will be: owning marketing’s financial stewardship, measurement rigor, and operating system. This role is accountable for the marketing budget and finance-grade reporting, incrementality testing outcomes (anchored in MMM), and the tools/processes that keep marketing execution consistent and compliant. You will partner closely with Finance and Accounting, and you’ll help the marketing team operate with clarity, discipline, and measurable impact.
Own the annual and quarterly marketing budget: planning, weekly pacing, and monthly reforecasting.
Build and maintain spend and performance models (scenario planning, efficiency benchmarks, and investment tradeoffs).
Deliver recurring finance-grade reporting that ties spend to incremental outcomes and business impact.
Provide variance analysis (actual vs. plan) and clear recommendations on reallocation and prioritization.
Partner with Accounting on invoice tracking, accruals, vendor reconciliation, and month-end close alignment.
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 None
Essential Qualities for Success
At least 3-5 years in a role combining marketing analytics, growth ops, marketing ops, performance marketing, or marketing finance.
Demonstrated ownership of budgets, forecasting, and recurring executive reporting.
Experience using or operationalizing MMM outputs into actionable budget decisions (vendor-managed or in-house).
Experience running or coordinating structured experiments (incrementality, lift testing, holdouts, geo tests).
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (scenario modeling, allocations, variance analysis).
Experience implementing or governing project management tools and driving team adoption.
Retail, ecommerce, omnichannel, or multi-location marketing experience.
SQL proficiency and/or strong BI fluency (Looker, Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
Comfort communicating financial and measurement concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills to address challenges and make effective leadership decisions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Comfortable navigating computer systems and software to assist customers or manage activities.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication
Physical Requirements
Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
Able 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 tasks.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The pay range for this position is $55,000 - $63,000 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.
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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 Marketing Ops Project Manager you will be: owning marketing’s financial stewardship, measurement rigor, and operating system. This role is accountable for the marketing budget and finance-grade reporting, incrementality testing outcomes (anchored in MMM), and the tools/processes that keep marketing execution consistent and compliant. You will partner closely with Finance and Accounting, and you’ll help the marketing team operate with clarity, discipline, and measurable impact.
Own the annual and quarterly marketing budget: planning, weekly pacing, and monthly reforecasting.
Build and maintain spend and performance models (scenario planning, efficiency benchmarks, and investment tradeoffs).
Deliver recurring finance-grade reporting that ties spend to incremental outcomes and business impact.
Provide variance analysis (actual vs. plan) and clear recommendations on reallocation and prioritization.
Partner with Accounting on invoice tracking, accruals, vendor reconciliation, and month-end close alignment.
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 None
Essential Qualities for Success
At least 3-5 years in a role combining marketing analytics, growth ops, marketing ops, performance marketing, or marketing finance.
Demonstrated ownership of budgets, forecasting, and recurring executive reporting.
Experience using or operationalizing MMM outputs into actionable budget decisions (vendor-managed or in-house).
Experience running or coordinating structured experiments (incrementality, lift testing, holdouts, geo tests).
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (scenario modeling, allocations, variance analysis).
Experience implementing or governing project management tools and driving team adoption.
Retail, ecommerce, omnichannel, or multi-location marketing experience.
SQL proficiency and/or strong BI fluency (Looker, Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
Comfort communicating financial and measurement concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills to address challenges and make effective leadership decisions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Comfortable navigating computer systems and software to assist customers or manage activities.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication
Physical Requirements
Ability to maintain a seated or standing position for extended durations.
Capability to lift 15 pounds periodically.
Able 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 tasks.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The pay range for this position is $55,000 - $63,000 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.
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