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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeEdwardsville, IL, USA$47k - $72kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with a solid academic record in any major, satisfactory completion of a Walgreens Community Internship Program, or a high school diploma/GED plus two years of supervisory experience; direct-report experience is not required.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, professional business ethics, self-motivation, strong communication skills, and strong business acumen.
  • Completion of the Store Manager training program (LEAP), or willingness to complete Walgreens Leadership Essentials training within 12 weeks of the Emerging Store Manager start date for individuals placed in the role on or after June 1, 2021.
  • Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended days, evenings, and weekends.
  • Willingness to accept promotion to a Store Manager position if offered, which could require relocation to a different store location.
  • Ability to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets in the same hiring area.
  • 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's front end and make recommendations about 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 in the Store Manager's absence.
  • 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 keep teams engaged and meeting company deliverables.
  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them, offering assistance with products and services, resolving complaints promptly, and answering questions; model and share customer service practices.
  • Monitor customer service; coach, train, and develop improvement plans for the front end and pharmacy; empower team members to resolve customer issues and build customer loyalty.
  • Improve overall customer service metrics.
  • Supervise store operations and team members by assigning daily activities, delegating tasks, managing opening, closing, and shift changes, approving time records and time off, and resolving scheduling conflicts to ensure coverage.
  • Collaborate with external partners to support the future of the store, identify ways to support partnerships and services, and serve as a resource to the Pharmacy Operations Manager for community outreach opportunities.
  • Support the Store Manager in using data, analysis, and team input to make fact-based decisions, follow up, and monitor impact.
  • 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, develop corrective action plans, and train and coach team members on inventory procedures.
  • Implement operational feedback from the Store Manager and District Manager through delegation and supervision of team members.
  • Keep the store interior and exterior clean and presentable; manage repairs and maintenance and respond to emergencies.
  • Ensure team members know the store's computer and technology systems and software.
  • Provide for team members' safety and well-being and use the Security Operations Center effectively.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations, including those governing alcohol, tobacco, fresh food, and pharmacy products.
  • Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
  • Independently analyze financial and performance data and create action plans to achieve business deliverables.
  • Use operating statements, key performance indicators, and other tools to engage the team and drive store improvements; collaborate with the Store Manager to identify sales opportunities, derive insights, and support store growth and performance 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 their career development; handle discipline and coaching meetings and make recommendations on performance management, 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 short- and long-term staffing needs, develop talent plans, manage the candidate pool, participate in interviews, and make hiring decisions.
  • Ensure proper selection, recruitment, record-retention, and training procedures are followed as required by company policy and local, state, and federal laws.
  • 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 and development courses, certifications, and training assigned by the Store Manager, District Manager, and company leaders.
  • Monitor personal performance, seek continuous feedback from leaders and team members, pursue self-development, and maintain an Individual Development Plan.
  • Communicate regularly with team members through one-on-one discussions and group meetings, respond to questions and concerns, and assist the Store Manager in planning and communicating company and store strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree.
  • For internal candidates, management experience, including supervising others, managing and assigning work, and experience across both the front end and pharmacy.
  • For external candidates, 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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