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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with a solid academic record in any major, completion of the Walgreens Community Internship Program, or a high school diploma or GED plus two years of supervisory experience is required.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, professional business ethics, self-motivation, strong communication skills, and strong 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 the Emerging Store Manager role, is required for individuals placed in the role on or after June 1, 2021.
  • 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 into a Store Manager position, if offered, is required; promotion could require relocation to a different store location.
  • 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 law.

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 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 ensure teams are engaged and achieve company deliverables.
  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them, offering assistance with products and services, resolving complaints promptly, answering questions, and modeling customer service best practices.
  • Monitor customer service; coach and train team members; develop improvement plans for front-end and pharmacy service; 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 future of the store, identify partnership opportunities, and assist the Pharmacy Operations Manager with community outreach opportunities.
  • Support the Store Manager in using data, analysis, and team input to make fact-based decisions, follow up, and monitor outcomes.
  • 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 and coach team members on inventory procedures.
  • Ensure operational feedback from the Store Manager and District Manager is carried out through delegation and supervision.
  • Keep store interiors and exteriors clean and presentable, manage repairs and maintenance, and respond to emergencies.
  • Ensure team members know how to use the store's computer, technology systems, and software.
  • Provide for team members' safety and well-being and effectively use the Security Operations Center.
  • 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 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 and performance through initiatives directed by the Support Center.
  • Support the Pharmacy during busy periods, including serving as a pharmacy technician when necessary.
  • Lead, train, mentor, coach, and support team members' career development; handle discipline and coaching meetings; and 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 giving recognition.
  • Acquire and retain talent, maintain staffing pipelines, anticipate short- and long-term staffing needs, develop talent plans, manage candidate pools, participate in interviews, and make hiring decisions.
  • Ensure selection, recruitment, 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 all required learning, certification, and other training assigned by store, district, 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, maintain open communication, and 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 is preferred.
  • For internal candidates, management experience, including supervising others and managing and assigning work, and experience across both the front end and pharmacy are preferred.
  • For external candidates, a business major 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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