Store Manager Unassigned

Walgreens • Summerville, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager Unassigned role is an accelerated development position preparing the employee for a Store Manager assignment. Under the direction of a Store Manager, the employee learns and supports operations across both the front end and pharmacy, completes the development track within the specified timeframe, and demonstrates readiness for permanent assignment. The role includes training across stores in the area and may require transferring to other Walgreens retail locations within the same hiring area. The employee must be willing to accept a Store Manager assignment if offered.

The employee completes required classroom, online, and on-the-job learning; certifications; assigned rotations; and individual development plans. They learn Walgreens’ operating procedures, technology systems, compliance requirements, and people-management practices. The role also supports customer experience, store and pharmacy operations, inventory and asset protection, business performance, planning, team development, and communications. The position requires a flexible schedule, including extended days, evenings, and weekends.

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 weekend hours.
• 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 as a Retail Store/Hospitality Manager or Assistant Manager, including people leadership, business management, and customer-facing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete the accelerated Store Manager development program, required certifications, training, rotations, and learning objectives.
• Shadow and assist the Store Manager in leading front-end and pharmacy operations and develop proficiency supervising store operations and team members.
• Learn and implement standard operating procedures and compliance requirements across front-end and pharmacy operations.
• Learn Walgreens computer, technology, HR, and people-management 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, resolve complaints, model customer service practices, and support improvement of customer-service metrics.
• Learn to supervise store shifts, delegate tasks, oversee merchandising and inventory, and ensure accurate pricing and appropriate merchandise handling.
• Support asset protection and loss-prevention programs, monitor surveillance systems, and develop plans to reduce loss.
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those covering alcohol, tobacco, fresh food, and pharmacy products.
• Support team-member safety and use the Security Operations Center effectively.
• Analyze store and pharmacy financial and performance data, identify sales opportunities, and develop action plans to improve results and control costs.
• Review daily performance indicators, weekly operational metrics, and pharmacy performance indicators; collaborate with store and pharmacy leaders on improvements.
• Work with the Store Manager to understand inventory metrics and processes and support business initiatives, community outreach, and retail partnerships.
• Learn people-management practices, including training, coaching, performance conversations, discipline, performance improvement plans, recruitment, and record retention.
• Support the Store Manager in building team engagement and using team members’ strengths to address challenges and adapt to change.
• Attend critical communication sessions, learn feedback and communication practices, facilitate team discussions, and assist with community events.
• Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned, including assisting team members as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level