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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

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

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 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 the Emerging Store Manager start date, 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 that includes 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 the state.
  • Internal candidates are preferred to have management experience, including supervising others, managing and assigning work, and experience across both front-end and pharmacy operations.
  • External candidates are preferred to have a business major and prior retail or food industry experience.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise customer service associates and designated hitters; manage the front end of the store 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; 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 meeting company deliverables.
  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services; resolve customer complaints and answer questions; model and share customer service practices.
  • Monitor customer service, coach and train team members, develop improvement plans for front-end and pharmacy service, empower team members to resolve customer concerns, and improve customer service metrics.
  • Supervise store operations and team members, including assigning daily activities, delegating tasks, opening and closing or changing shifts, approving time records and time off, and resolving scheduling conflicts to ensure coverage.
  • Collaborate with external partners to support store partnerships and services, and assist the Pharmacy Operations Manager in identifying community outreach opportunities.
  • 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, revisions, and price changes; analyze inventory trends and create corrective action plans; train and coach team members on inventory procedures.
  • Execute operational feedback from the Store Manager and District Manager by delegating and supervising team members.
  • Ensure the store interior and exterior are clean and presentable; manage repairs and maintenance; respond to emergencies.
  • Ensure team members understand the computer and technology systems and software used in the store.
  • Provide for team members' 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 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 and initiatives for store growth and performance.
  • 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 make performance-management recommendations, 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 short- and long-term 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 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 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 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, 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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