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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$45k - $71.5k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with a solid academic record in any major; OR satisfactory completion of a Walgreens Community Internship Program; OR a high school diploma or GED plus two years of supervisory experience, which need not include direct reports.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, professional business ethics, self-motivation, communication skills, and 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, which may require relocation to another store location.
  • Ability to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets in the same hiring area.
  • A valid pharmacy technician license as required by the state must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

  • 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 sales and profitability.
  • Lead and manage store team members, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, and discipline of direct reports, to support team engagement and achievement of company deliverables.
  • Greet customers and patients, offer assistance with products and services, resolve complaints, answer questions, model customer-service practices, and support a positive customer experience.
  • Monitor customer service; coach, train, and develop improvement plans for front-end and pharmacy teams; empower team members to resolve customer issues and build customer loyalty; 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 adequate coverage.
  • Collaborate with external partners, identify support for external partnerships and services, and assist the Pharmacy Operations Manager with 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, create corrective action plans, and train and coach team members on inventory procedures.
  • Ensure operational feedback from the Store Manager and District Manager is executed 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 computer and technology systems and software required for their work.
  • Support team-member safety and well-being and use the Security Operations Center effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations, including those governing sales of 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 relevant tools to engage the team and drive store-improvement actions; work with the Store Manager to identify sales opportunities, gain insights, and support growth and performance through initiatives directed by the Support Center.
  • Support the Pharmacy during busy periods, including working as a pharmacy technician when necessary.
  • Lead and train team members and provide training, mentoring, coaching, and support for career development; handle team-member discipline and coaching meetings and make performance-management recommendations, including discipline and termination where 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, anticipate short- and long-term staffing needs, develop talent plans, manage candidate pools, participate in interviews, and make hiring decisions.
  • Ensure recruitment, selection, record-retention, and training procedures comply with company policy and applicable 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, certifications, and training assigned by the Store Manager, District Manager, and company leaders.
  • Monitor personal performance, seek continuous 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 questions and concerns, and 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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