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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$47k - $72kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with a solid academic record in any major, satisfactory completion of the Walgreens Community Internship Program, or a high school diploma/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.
  • 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 Store Manager if offered, potentially requiring relocation to a different store, is required.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise customer service associates and designated hitters; manage the store front end and make recommendations on overall Pharmacy and Retail Store operations.
  • Support the Store Manager in operating the store to achieve company deliverables, work an alternate schedule with minimal overlap, and assume responsibility for 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 recruiting, hiring, performance management, and discipline of direct reports, to support engaged teams and company deliverables.
  • Engage customers and patients, offer assistance with products and services, resolve complaints, answer questions, and model customer-service practices.
  • Monitor customer service; coach, train, and develop improvement plans for front-end and pharmacy teams; empower team members to resolve customer issues and build loyalty.
  • Be accountable for improving customer-service metrics.
  • Supervise store operations and team members by assigning daily activities, delegating tasks, managing shift openings and closings, approving time records and time off, and resolving scheduling conflicts to maintain coverage.
  • Collaborate with external partners to support store development and provide resources for Pharmacy Operations Manager community-outreach opportunities.
  • Support the Store Manager in using data, analysis, and team input to make fact-based decisions, follow up, and monitor results.
  • Supervise cash management, including register counts, bank withdrawals, armored-car pickups, safe deposits, change orders, and bookkeeping.
  • Supervise front-end and pharmacy inventory, complete resets and revisions and price changes, analyze inventory trends, create corrective action plans, and train team members on inventory procedures.
  • Execute operational feedback from the Store Manager and District Manager through delegation and supervision.
  • Maintain clean and presentable store interiors and exteriors, manage repairs and maintenance, and respond to emergencies.
  • Ensure team members know how to use computer and technology systems and software.
  • Provide for team-member safety and well-being and use the Security Operations Center effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations, including rules 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-improvement actions; collaborate with the Store Manager to identify sales opportunities, gain insights, and support store growth through initiatives directed by the Support Center.
  • 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 recommend performance actions, 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 recognizing contributions.
  • Acquire and retain talent, build staffing pipelines and future leaders, anticipate staffing needs, develop talent plans, manage candidate pools, participate in interviews, and make hiring decisions.
  • Ensure recruitment, selection, record-retention, and training procedures comply with company policy and applicable laws.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations, performance management, Performance Improvement Plans, and constructive discipline.
  • Complete the Store Manager learning and development program and required courses, certifications, and other assigned training.
  • Monitor personal performance, seek feedback from leaders and team members, pursue self-development, and maintain an Individual Development Plan.
  • Communicate regularly through one-on-one discussions and group meetings, respond to team-member questions and concerns, and assist the Store Manager in planning and communicating company and store strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • Internal candidates are preferred to have management experience supervising others and managing and assigning work, plus 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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