Store Manager Unassigned
About The Position
The Store Manager Unassigned role is an accelerated development position that prepares the employee to lead full store operations across the front end and pharmacy. Under the direction of a Store Manager, the employee learns and supports store operations by shadowing or assisting the Store Manager, completing an accelerated learning track, and demonstrating readiness for a permanent Store Manager assignment. The role includes classroom, online, and on-the-job training; assigned rotations at other area stores; development planning and coaching with Store and District Managers; and completion of certifications required for the Store Manager role. The employee learns Walgreens’ operational procedures, systems, compliance requirements, customer service practices, financial and inventory management, people management, business planning, and communication practices. Pharmacy technician registration or licensure is required when applicable under state law, and PTCB certification is pursued when required by the state. The position requires a flexible schedule, including extended days, evenings, and weekends, and willingness to accept a Store Manager assignment if offered and to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets within the same hiring area. The stated hourly pay range is $27.16–$48.56; the offered rate depends on factors including geography, skills, education, and experience. The role remains open until filled.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of retail management experience, or a 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 assignment to a Store Manager position if offered.
- Willingness to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets within the same hiring area.
Nice To Haves
- PTCB Certification.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Managerial experience with another employer in a retail store or hospitality manager or assistant manager capacity, including people leadership, business management, and customer-facing experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete the accelerated Store Manager development program, including required certifications, learning activities, assigned rotations, and development plans.
- Shadow and assist the Store Manager in overseeing front-end and pharmacy operations and demonstrate proficiency supervising store operations and team members.
- Engage customers and patients, resolve complaints, answer questions, model service practices, and support coaching and improvement of customer service in the front end and pharmacy.
- Learn and supervise store operations, including shifts, task delegation, merchandising, pricing accuracy, inventory management, receiving, counting, ordering, returns, and transfers.
- Support asset protection and loss prevention, including monitoring internal programs and systems and using the electronic surveillance system.
- Ensure store operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures, including requirements for regulated products and pharmacy products.
- Support the safety and well-being of team members and effectively use the Security Operations Center.
- Analyze store and pharmacy financial and performance data, identify sales opportunities, develop action plans, monitor performance indicators, and work with pharmacy leaders to improve pharmacy performance.
- Work with the Store Manager on inventory metrics and learn to grow front-end and pharmacy business through initiatives, community outreach, and retail partnerships.
- Learn and support people management, including training, coaching, performance conversations, use of HR systems, and compliance with employment policies and laws.
- Support the Store Manager in engaging team members, leveraging their strengths, addressing challenges, and adapting to store changes.
- Attend and support critical communication sessions, facilitate team 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.
- Obtain pharmacy technician registration or licensure as required by state law and pursue PTCB certification when required by the state.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
