Store Manager in Training: Accelerated Path

Walgreens; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is offering an accelerated Store Manager development track designed to prepare you to lead the full store, including front-end and pharmacy operations. The program combines classroom learning, on‑the‑job rotations, and mentorship to build readiness for a permanent Store Manager role.

Participants complete required certifications, shadow Store Manager, and gain hands-on experience in merchandising, customer service, loss prevention, and performance management across multiple stores in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of retail management experience or a High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of retail management experience.
• Must be fluent 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 assignment into a Store Manager position when offered.
• Willingness to transfer to Walgreens retail assets within the same hiring Area.

Responsibilities

• Shadows Store Manager, gaining experience supervising store operations and team members.
• Learns to supervise merchandising tasks, price and promotional displays.
• Supports in protecting store assets and loss prevention practices.
• Gains experience analyzing store performance and implementing improvement plans.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Walgreens is offering an accelerated Store Manager development track designed to prepare you to lead the full store, including front-end and pharmacy operations. The program combines classroom learning, on‑the‑job rotations, and mentorship to build readiness for a permanent Store Manager role.

Participants complete required certifications, shadow Store Manager, and gain hands-on experience in merchandising, customer service, loss prevention, and performance management across multiple stores in