Retail Store Management Trainee

Store Management Trainee

Get on the Rite Track!

Rite Aid Corporation is one of the nation's leading drugstore chains, combining its modern store base, strong brand name, modern distribution centers and superior pharmacy technology with a talented team of approximately 72,000 full and part-time associates serving customers in 28 states and the District of Columbia. Rite Aid currently operates approximately 3400 stores, reporting total sales of $16.5 billion at the end of its 2004 fiscal year.

We have current openings nationwide.

Rite Track is Rite Aid’s fast-track store management development program. The program is designed to develop talented recent college graduates into the Store Manager position within a set timeframe, generally six (6) months.

As a Store Manager you will be running a multi-million dollar enterprise. In order to prepare you for this role, Rite Aid provides Rite Track Management candidates with a training and support network consisting of:

An assigned mentor
Formal performance feedback at 60 days, 120 days, and 180 days
Nine (9) weeks of classroom and on-the-job training
Structured interaction with field management professionals

Store Manager Responsibilities :

Enforce all policies and procedures to ensure excellent customer service is provided and to maximize the P&L performance of the store.
Ensure the appearance of the store is pleasing to the customer and meets the requirements of the corporate office.
Ensure the store opens and closes at the appropriate time.
Ensure the proper procedures are followed for cash transactions and bank deposits.
Interact with vendors to order ad, seasonal, and basic merchandise and ice cream (where applicable) for the store.
Merchandise the seasonal aisle and non-seasonal, basic, and seasonal end-caps.
Ensure all merchandise is set up according to plan-o-grams received from the corporate office.
Execute weekly sales ads and price changes.
Process recalled, damaged, outdated, and transferred merchandise.
Receive merchandise deliveries from vendors and Rite Aid distribution centers.
Verify vendor invoice information is accurate and enter them into the accounts payable system.
Prepare the retail store for physical inventory by ensuring merchandise on the sales floor and in the stock room is in order and easy to access.
Analyze operating reports and make recommendations for improvement.

Store Manager Benefits :

Competitive Benefits Package
Top pay
Commitment to training (extensive management development program)
FUN work environment
Recognition
Stable company with varied locations
Reputable senior management

Come to RITE AID and see what's new! For immediate consideration, please submit your resume, including salary history. Please specify the position you are interested in.

RITE AID is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.