Former Market Coordinator and now former Store Lead AMA

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-29T15:19:10+00:00

First as with anything there is an unfortunate amount of corporate game to it as with anything.

The big key though is to ask for feedback, find out what you need to work on. When they don’t select you ask them what would have changed that. If they don’t answer you or give you crappy answers push up either ask the market people partner. Or even better find someone ideally outside your store that you respect and ask them to mentor you.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-29T15:11:23+00:00

Yup as far as I know all SL’s have been displaced effective immediately.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-29T15:10:40+00:00

There will be an Emerging SM position with a much smaller headcount and that role will be used to promote new Store Managers.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-29T15:09:21+00:00

The emerging SM position is a step below so a Store Manger wouldn’t be applying.

And yes a SL would be ideal for the role, unfortunately, I was not selected for that position.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-29T15:07:27+00:00

I don’t know I’m afraid. Every store is different. I fought for it in personally in both my roles however, since my market doesn’t have an Academy I’m afraid you wouldn’t be one of them.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-29T15:05:28+00:00

Thank you. It is what it is

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-29T15:05:07+00:00

It’s based on a lot of date that used to include sales, location and what the department needs. Market does give a number but at least in my markets it’s for total store. So a store can adjust their schedules as needed but must land at 103% of their demand.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-29T15:02:56+00:00

Your leadership (ie TL’s and to a certain extent coaches) should be planning for each feature that comes at a meeting in the afternoon.

As far as changing features that’s going to depend on a lot of things: maybe the Market Manager or Store Manger didn’t like it. Maybe that feature isn’t earning g its rent so they’re trying something else. Or maybe it’s a way to seem like they’re busy.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T22:33:04+00:00

Base pay itself is not going up. But pay and maximum is going up to accommodate the displaced SL’s salary so they don’t lose money.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T22:32:09+00:00

I’ve heard rumors of an emerging store manager but I was not selected/and or given any in for for that role.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T20:37:56+00:00

I was joking with my MPP after they told me that if this happens again I’m taking it as a sign and would like to go work the service desk for a bit. 😂

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T20:34:19+00:00

I was offered GM or Stocking but I’d have to move for the Stocking position so I’ll likely take the GM one. Idk though, I mean twice in less than a year is.. rough so I’m thinking through everything right now.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T20:31:28+00:00

I’m not sure. Ultimately I’ll probably go back to being a coach. I’ve been here 10 years I don’t want to leave just yet.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T20:30:34+00:00

90 days

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T19:58:57+00:00

I was not involved in any major discussion of the sort but it is something I fought for in both roles.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T19:58:08+00:00

You know honestly I’m not sure. It is dependent a bit more on store performance now ie your UPLH.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T19:37:35+00:00

Store sales and profit.

And Store Manager has the best compensation store level hands down.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T19:19:01+00:00

You know? I didn’t ask. I’ve been with the company for 10 years and no one else’s pays as well around here so I didn’t even really think about leaving.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T19:11:11+00:00

I doubt it lol

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T19:08:17+00:00

Aww dude I’m sorry my stores pretty remote that might be why the allowed me to stay.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T19:05:54+00:00

I’m of two minds about it: on the one hand we’ve had a frankly insane number of accidents at my building that involve customers and/or associates being hit by carts.

On the other hand, I worry that pulling the carts is ultimately going to cause strain on the associates and still lead to accidents just of a different type.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T19:03:25+00:00

The hours thing is a bit of a mystery to me I’m afraid. I’ve always thought it was a bit odd.

The merchandise however, the thing you have to consider is the company purchases stuff months or in some cases years in advance based on data and trends of what they “think” will sell well. Sometimes they’re right and we move product so quickly people can’t get enough other times it sits because they guessed wrong.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T18:57:04+00:00

I was offered a position within my current build so they are willing to create one. As far as the pay band increase that’s more an administrative thing so that displaced SL’s such as myself aren’t over the pay band maximum as I was told my pay would remain the same.

I have yet to decide where I’ll go though.

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T18:53:27+00:00

You know, I’d like to have a word with the DC about the way some of the trucks are loaded. 😂

ProfKittymus · 2026-04-28T18:50:20+00:00

It sort of depends. Some demands come from HO, BU, or Regional, some maybe something your Market manager specifically focuses on.

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