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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSterling, IL, USA$45k - $71.5kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with a solid academic record in any major, completion of a Walgreens Community Internship Program, or a high school diploma/GED with 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 starting in the Emerging Store Manager role 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 into a Store Manager position if offered, including potential relocation to a different store location.
  • Ability to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets within the same hiring area.
  • A valid pharmacy technician license must be obtained and maintained when required by state.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise customer service associates and designated hitters; manage the store's front end and make recommendations on the overall operations of the Pharmacy and Retail Store.
  • Support the Store Manager in operating the store to achieve company deliverables; work an alternate schedule with minimal overlap; 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 recruiting, hiring, performance management, and discipline of direct reports, to ensure teams are 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 best 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 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 Walgreens store and identify partnership and community outreach opportunities as a resource for the Pharmacy Operations Manager.
  • Support the Store Manager in using data, analysis, and team-member 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 and revisions and price changes, analyze inventory trends, develop corrective action plans, and train and coach team members on inventory procedures.
  • Ensure operational feedback from the Store Manager and District Manager is carried out through team delegation and supervision.
  • Ensure the store interior and exterior are clean and presentable; manage repairs and maintenance; respond to emergencies.
  • Ensure team members know how to use the store's computer and technology systems and software.
  • Provide for team-member safety and well-being and use the Security Operations Center effectively.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations, including those covering the sale of 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-improvement solutions and actions.
  • Collaborate with the Store Manager to identify sales opportunities and insights and support store growth and performance through new 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; recommend performance-management 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 effective performance.
  • 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 required procedures are followed for selection, recruitment, record retention, and training in accordance with 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 courses, certifications, and training assigned by store and company leaders.
  • Monitor personal performance, seek 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 team-member questions and concerns.
  • 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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