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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeColorado Springs, CO, USA$45k - $71.5kIn-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; direct-report experience is not required for this route.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, professional business ethics, self-motivation, communication skills, and business acumen.
  • Completion of the Store Manager training program (LEAP), or willingness for individuals placed in the ESM role on or after June 1, 2021, to complete Walgreens Leadership Essentials training within 12 weeks of the ESM start date.
  • 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 Store Manager if offered, which may require relocation to another store location.
  • Ability to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets within the same hiring area.
  • Valid pharmacy technician license as required by state.
  • Willingness to complete the Store Manager learning and development program, required courses, certifications, and other assigned training.

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 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 recruitment, hiring, performance management, and discipline of direct reports, to ensure teams are engaged and achieve 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 improve loyalty; improve customer service metrics.
  • Supervise store operations and team members, including assigning daily activities, delegating tasks, managing opening, closing, and shift changes, approving time records and time off, and resolving scheduling conflicts to maintain coverage.
  • Collaborate with external partners to support store initiatives and community outreach opportunities as a resource for the Pharmacy Operations Manager.
  • Support the Store Manager in using data, analysis, and team member 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 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 of team members.
  • Maintain clean, presentable store interiors and exteriors; manage repairs and maintenance; and respond to emergencies.
  • Ensure team members understand 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 applicable laws and regulations, including those 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 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 directed initiatives.
  • 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; manage 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, maintain staffing pipelines, anticipate staffing needs, develop talent plans, manage the candidate pool, participate in interviews, and make hiring decisions.
  • Ensure selection, recruitment, record-retention, and training procedures follow company policy and applicable local, state, and federal laws.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations, performance management, performance improvement plans, and constructive discipline.
  • Monitor personal performance, seek feedback, pursue self-development, and maintain an Individual Development Plan.
  • Communicate regularly with team members through one-on-one discussions and group meetings, and respond to questions or concerns.
  • Assist the Store Manager in planning and communicating company and store strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • For internal candidates, management experience, including supervising others and managing and assigning work, and experience across both front-end and pharmacy operations.
  • 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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