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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVirginia Beach, VA, USA$47k - $72kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with a solid academic record in any major; alternatively, satisfactorily complete a Walgreens Community Internship Program; or have a high school diploma or GED and two years of experience in a supervisory position, which need not include direct reports.
  • Demonstrate leadership abilities, professional business ethics, self-motivation, strong communication skills, and strong business acumen.
  • Complete the Store Manager training program (LEAP), or be willing to complete Walgreens Leadership Essentials training within 12 weeks of the Emerging Store Manager start date if placed in the role on or after June 1, 2021.
  • Be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
  • Be willing to work a flexible schedule, including extended days, evenings, and weekends.
  • Be willing to accept promotion into a Store Manager position if offered; promotion may require relocation to a different store location.
  • Be able 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 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 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 meet 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, train, and 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, assign daily activities, delegate tasks, manage opening, closing, and shift changes, approve time records and time off, and resolve scheduling conflicts to maintain coverage.
  • Collaborate with external partners to support Walgreens store initiatives and services, and serve as a resource for the Pharmacy Operations Manager in seeking community outreach opportunities.
  • Use data, analysis, and team-member input to support fact-based decisions, follow up, and monitor impact in collaboration with the Store Manager.
  • 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, develop corrective action plans, and train and coach team members on inventory procedures.
  • Implement 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 know 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 applicable laws and regulations, including those governing alcohol, tobacco, fresh food, and pharmacy products.
  • Complete special assignments and other assigned tasks.
  • Analyze financial and performance data independently 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 and train team members; provide training, mentoring, coaching, and support for 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 recognizing contributions.
  • Acquire and retain talent, maintain staffing pipelines, develop a talent plan, manage the candidate pool, anticipate staffing needs, 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, required courses, certifications, and training assigned by store, district, and company leaders.
  • Monitor personal performance, seek feedback from leaders and team members, commit to 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 or concerns.
  • Assist the Store Manager in planning and communicating company and store strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • For external candidates, a bachelor's degree in Business is preferred.
  • For internal candidates, management experience, including supervising others, managing and assigning work, and experience across both the front end and pharmacy.
  • 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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