Store Manager Unassigned

Walgreens•Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

The Store Manager Unassigned role is an accelerated development position designed to prepare the employee for a permanent Store Manager assignment. Under the direction of a Store Manager, the employee learns and supports full-store operations across the front end and pharmacy, completes the development track and required certifications, and demonstrates readiness for permanent assignment. The position involves learning through classroom, online, and on-the-job training; assigned rotations at other area stores; individual development plans; and ongoing discussions with Store Managers and District Managers. Readiness and proficiency are demonstrated to the Regional Vice President. The employee learns to lead customer experience, store and pharmacy operations, business performance, planning, people management, and communications. Responsibilities include supporting customer service and team development; learning merchandising, inventory, asset protection, compliance, and financial performance processes; and assisting with community events and business initiatives. The position requires obtaining pharmacy technician registration or licensure when required by state law and pursuing PTCB certification as required by the state. The employee must be willing to work a flexible schedule, accept a Store Manager assignment if offered, and transfer to other Walgreens retail assets within the same hiring area. The current hourly pay range is $27.16–$48.56. The offered rate depends on factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, and experience. The role will remain open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of retail management experience, or high school diploma/GED and 5 years of retail management experience.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended days, evenings, and weekends.
Willingness to accept a Store Manager assignment if offered.
Willingness to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets within the same hiring area.
PTCB Certification.
Managerial experience with another employer as a Retail Store/Hospitality Manager or Retail Store/Hospitality Assistant Manager, including people leadership, business management, and customer-facing experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
PTCB Certification.
Managerial experience as a Retail Store/Hospitality Manager or Retail Store/Hospitality Assistant Manager, with people leadership, business management, and customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

Complete the accelerated Store Manager development program, including required certifications, classroom learning, online training, on-the-job training, assigned rotations, and learning objectives.
Shadow and assist the Store Manager in leading front-end and pharmacy operations throughout the learning journey.
Follow individual development plans and participate in ongoing growth and readiness discussions with the Store Manager and District Manager; demonstrate proficiency and permanent-assignment readiness to the Regional Vice President.
Learn and implement compliance standard operating procedures across front-end and pharmacy operations, and learn the store’s computer, technology, and software systems.
Obtain pharmacy technician registration or licensure as required by state law, and pursue PTCB certification as required by the state.
Engage customers and patients, offer assistance, resolve complaints and questions, model customer-service practices, and support service coaching and improvement plans.
Learn to supervise store operations and team members, including opening, closing, shift changes, delegation, and merchandising activities.
Support protection of store assets; learn to monitor loss-prevention programs and electronic surveillance, maintain price accuracy, analyze inventory trends, and supervise inventory management and merchandise handling.
Supervise assigned-location operations while complying with applicable laws and regulations, including those governing alcohol, tobacco, fresh food, and pharmacy products; support team-member safety and use the Security Operations Center effectively.
Learn to analyze store and pharmacy financial and performance data, identify sales opportunities, control costs, review performance metrics, and develop action plans to improve results and reduce loss.
Work with the Store Manager to understand inventory metrics and processes and learn to grow front-end and pharmacy business through initiatives, community outreach, and retail partnerships.
Learn people-management practices and systems, including training, coaching, performance conversations, discipline, performance improvement plans, and applicable employment policies and laws.
Support the Store Manager in engaging team members, using team strengths, addressing challenges, solving problems, and adapting to changes.
Attend critical communication sessions, learn effective feedback and communication practices, facilitate discussions about operational and engagement metrics, and assist with planning and attending community events.
Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned, including assisting team members as needed.