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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 13
Full-time$47k - $72k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with a solid academic record in any major, completion of the Walgreens Community Internship Program, or a high school diploma or GED plus two years of supervisory experience is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, professional business ethics, self-motivation, communication skills, and business acumen are required.
  • Completion of the Store Manager training program (LEAP), or willingness to complete Walgreens Leadership Essentials training within 12 weeks of starting as an Emerging Store Manager, is required for individuals placed in the role on or after June 1, 2021.
  • Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required, except in Puerto Rico.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended days, evenings, and weekends, is required.
  • Willingness to accept promotion to a Store Manager position, if offered, is required; promotion could require relocation to a different store.
  • Ability to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets within the same hiring area is required.
  • A valid pharmacy technician license must be obtained and maintained as required by state law.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise customer service associates and designated hitters; manage the store front end and make recommendations about overall Pharmacy and Retail Store operations.
  • Support the Store Manager in operating the store and achieving company deliverables; work an alternate schedule with minimal overlap and assume responsibility for all store activities when the Store Manager is absent.
  • Ensure proper merchandising and protection of store assets, and improve store sales and profitability.
  • Lead and manage store team members, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, and discipline of direct reports, to ensure teams are engaged and meet company deliverables.
  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services; resolve complaints and answer questions; model and share customer service practices.
  • Monitor customer service and coach, train, and develop improvement plans for front-end and pharmacy teams; empower team members to resolve customer issues and build loyalty.
  • Improve overall customer service metrics.
  • Supervise store operations and team members by assigning daily activities and delegating tasks; manage opening, closing, and shift changes; approve time records and time off; resolve scheduling conflicts to ensure coverage.
  • Collaborate with external partners to support the future of the store and community outreach opportunities as a resource for the Pharmacy Operations Manager.
  • Help the Store Manager use data, analysis, and team input for fact-based decisions, follow-up, and impact monitoring.
  • Supervise store cash management, including register counts, bank withdrawals, armored-car pickups, safe deposits, change orders, and bookkeeping.
  • Supervise front-end and pharmacy inventory; complete resets, revisions, and price changes; analyze inventory trends and create corrective action plans; train and coach team members on inventory procedures.
  • Execute operational feedback from the Store Manager and District Manager through delegation and supervision.
  • Keep the store interior and exterior clean and presentable; manage repairs and maintenance; respond to emergencies.
  • Ensure team members know how to use computer and technology systems and software.
  • Provide for team members' safety and well-being and use the Security Operations Center effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations governing alcohol, tobacco, fresh food, and pharmacy products.
  • Complete special assignments and other assigned tasks.
  • Independently analyze financial and performance data and create action plans to achieve business deliverables.
  • Use operating statements, key performance indicators, and other relevant tools to engage the team and drive store improvements; collaborate with the Store Manager to identify sales opportunities and initiatives that grow store performance.
  • Support the Pharmacy during busy periods, including serving as a pharmacy technician when necessary.
  • Lead and train team members; provide training, mentoring, coaching, and support for career development; handle discipline and coaching meetings and make performance-management recommendations, including discipline and termination when appropriate.
  • Manage team-member performance by assigning responsibilities, developing performance plans, setting goals and expectations, observing performance, providing feedback, and giving recognition.
  • Acquire and retain talent; maintain staffing pipelines and a diverse pipeline of future leaders; anticipate staffing needs, develop talent plans, manage candidate pools, participate in interviews, and make hiring decisions.
  • Ensure proper selection, recruitment, record-retention, and training procedures under company policy and applicable law.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations, performance management, Performance Improvement Plans, and constructive discipline.
  • Complete the Store Manager learning and development program and all required learning courses, certifications, and assigned training.
  • Monitor personal performance, seek feedback from leaders and team members, and pursue self-development through an Individual Development Plan.
  • Communicate regularly with team members through individual discussions and group meetings, respond to questions and concerns, and help the Store Manager plan and communicate company and store strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Internal candidates are preferred to have management experience, including supervising others, managing and assigning work, and experience across both front-end and pharmacy operations.
  • External candidates are preferred to have a business major and prior retail or food-industry experience.

About the Company

Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Walgreens is a retail pharmacy network in the United States that sells prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, health and wellness products, and offers photo services. It operates through a large network of stores and an online platform, enabling customers to order prescriptions or products online and pick them up the same day. Walgreens’ photo service lets customers print photos and create personalized gifts such as photo books, cards, invitations, and other custom items via in-store kiosks or online. The company differentiates itself with a nationwide store footprint, integrated pharmacy and health services, and the ability to deliver convenience through online ordering and same-day pickup. Its goal is to provide convenient access to medications and health-related products while expanding personalized consumer services to improve everyday wellness.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$25M
Headquarters
Deerfield, IL
Founded
1901

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