Retail Management Trainee

Walgreens, the nation's premier retail drugstore, has opportunities nationwide. With 7,000 stores planned by the year 2010, we're creating opportunities for talented, ambitious individuals to be ready to contribute to future success. So, if you're a motivated, enthusiastic, people-oriented person with a knack for organization and who thrives in the fast-paced world of retail management, we want to talk to you.Why Walgreens? Walgreens is America's best-known, largest-volume, most-trusted pharmacy retailer. We lead the U.S. chain drugstore industry in sales, store growth, and profits. We're also one of the nation's largest retailers overall — fourteenth largest to be exact — and one of its most progressive and successful companies.Founded in 1901, Walgreens serves more than 4 million customers daily and each store averages approximately $7.9 million in annual sales. In 2005, sales reached $42.8 billion marking our 31st consecutive year of record sales and earnings. We’re listed among Fortune’s "Most Admired Companies in America" for the 12th straight year and are ranked No. 1 among food and drugstore retailers.Build a Solid Future! At Walgreens, you have the best of both worlds: the training, support, and resources of one of America's largest retail organizations behind you, plus the encouragement to be a true entrepreneur. You'll have the independence to use your own judgment and make your own decisions - almost like having your own business - with all resources of Walgreens behind you every step of the way.- This position is designed to provide extensive training, both on-the-job and through company training programs, to give you the management and technical skills necessary to become a Walgreen Store Manager.
- Each Management Trainee works one-on-one with experienced store managers, spending time in each department learning to manage the day to day store operations.
- Management Trainees will learn management responsibilities, merchandising, advertising, inventory, bookkeeping, and human resources.
- Promotion is based on performance and productivity without regard to seniority.
- College Degree & Retail Experience preferred.
What Can We Offer You?
- Salary - Approximately low to mid $30,000’s (Rates vary nationally)
- Opportunity for paid overtime
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- Profit Sharing and Stock Plan
- Life Insurance- Paid Vacation/Holiday Pay
- Paid Sick Days/Disability Coverage
- Employee Discount
- Prescription Discount
- A promotion from within culture at a great company, working with great people
Apply Today!
For the fastest response, complete our Walgreens Online Application by clicking the following link: APPLY NOW! You can also go to www.walgreens.jobs and select "Retail Management" for more information.Walgreens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals of diverse talents and backgrounds.
We promote and support a drug free workplace.
REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident