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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$45k - $71.5k

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 and two years of supervisory experience; direct-report experience is not required.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, professional business ethics, self-motivation, communication skills, and business acumen.
  • Completion of the Store Manager training program (LEAP) or willingness to complete Walgreens Leadership Essentials training within 12 weeks of the ESM start date for individuals placed in the ESM 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; promotion may require relocation to a different store location.
  • Ability to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets within the same hiring area.
  • Obtain and maintain a valid pharmacy technician license as required by the state.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise customer service associates and designated hitters; manage the store front end and recommend improvements to 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 sales and profitability.
  • Lead and manage store team members, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, and discipline of direct reports.
  • Engage customers and patients, offer assistance with products and services, resolve complaints, answer questions, and model customer-service practices.
  • Monitor customer service, coach and train team members, develop improvement plans for the front end and pharmacy, empower team members to resolve customer issues, and improve 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 store's future, partnerships, and community outreach opportunities as a resource for the Pharmacy Operations Manager.
  • 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 and revisions and price changes, analyze inventory trends, create corrective action plans, and train team members on inventory procedures.
  • Ensure execution of 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 understand computer and technology systems and software; support team-member safety and use the Security Operations Center effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, 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, drive improvement actions, and collaborate with the Store Manager to identify sales opportunities and support store growth and performance through new initiatives.
  • Support the pharmacy during busy periods, including serving as a pharmacy technician when necessary.
  • Lead, train, mentor, coach, and support team members' career development; conduct 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 performance.
  • Acquire and retain talent, maintain staffing pipelines, anticipate staffing needs, develop talent plans, manage candidate pools, participate in interviews, and make hiring decisions.
  • Ensure selection, recruitment, record-retention, and training procedures follow company policy and applicable laws.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations, performance management, Performance Improvement Plans, and constructive discipline.
  • Complete Store Manager learning and development, required courses, certifications, and training assigned by store and district leadership.
  • Monitor personal performance, seek feedback, pursue self-development, and maintain an Individual Development Plan.
  • Communicate regularly with team members through individual discussions and group meetings, and respond to their questions and concerns.
  • Assist the Store Manager in planning and communicating company and store strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • For internal candidates, management experience including supervising others, managing and assigning work, and experience across both front-end and pharmacy operations are preferred.
  • For external candidates, business majors and prior retail or food-industry experience are preferred.

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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