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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMill Valley, CA, USA$45k - $71.5k

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; the supervisory experience need not involve direct reports.
  • 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 for individuals placed in the ESM role on or after June 1, 2021, to complete Walgreens Leadership Essentials training within 12 weeks of starting the ESM role.
  • 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, potentially requiring 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 state.

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; assume responsibility for all 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 recruiting, hiring, performance management, and discipline of direct reports, to ensure engagement and performance in achieving company deliverables.
  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services; resolve complaints promptly and answer questions; model and share customer service best practices.
  • Monitor customer service; coach, train, and develop improvement plans for front-end and pharmacy service; empower team members to resolve customer issues, exceed expectations, and build loyalty.
  • Improve overall 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 ensure appropriate coverage.
  • Collaborate with external partners to develop the store, identify support for external partnerships and services, and serve as a resource for the Pharmacy Operations Manager in seeking community outreach opportunities.
  • 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 develop corrective action plans; train and coach team members on inventory standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure operational feedback from the Store Manager and District Manager is carried out through delegation and supervision.
  • Keep the store interior and exterior clean and presentable; manage repairs and maintenance; respond to emergencies.
  • Ensure team members know how to use computer and technology systems and software.
  • Provide for team-member safety and well-being and effectively use the Security Operations Center.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures and manage assigned-location operations in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including those governing sales of 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 relevant tools to engage the team and drive store-improvement solutions and actions; collaborate with the Store Manager to identify sales opportunities, gain 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 their career development; handle team-member 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 giving recognition to improve individual and team effectiveness.
  • Acquire and retain talent, build 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 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, required learning and development courses, certification, and training assigned by the Store Manager, District Manager, and company leaders.
  • Monitor own performance, seek ongoing 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, keep communication open, 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; Business majors are preferred for external candidates.
  • For internal candidates, management experience including supervising others, managing and assigning work, and experience across both front-end and pharmacy operations.
  • For external candidates, 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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