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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCoral Gables, FL, 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 plus two years of supervisory experience (experience with direct reports is not required).
  • 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 that includes extended days, evenings, and weekends.
  • Willingness to accept promotion to a Store Manager position if offered, which may require relocation to a different store location.
  • Ability to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets within the same hiring area.
  • Ability to 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 recommend improvements to overall Pharmacy and Retail Store operations.
  • Support the Store Manager in operating the store and achieving 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 recruiting, hiring, performance management, and discipline of direct reports, to ensure teams are engaged and meet company deliverables.
  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services; resolve complaints and answer questions; and model customer service practices.
  • Monitor customer service, coach and train team members, 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 and delegate tasks, manage opening, closing, and shift changes, approve time records and time off, and resolve scheduling conflicts to ensure coverage.
  • Collaborate with external partners to support the store's future, identify ways to support partnerships and services, 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 impact.
  • Supervise 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.
  • Carry out operational feedback from the Store Manager and District Manager by delegating and supervising team members.
  • 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.
  • Promote team-member safety and well-being and use the Security Operations Center effectively.
  • Manage assigned-location operations in compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations, including rules covering 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 Support Center initiatives.
  • Support Pharmacy during busy periods, including working as a pharmacy technician when necessary.
  • Lead and train team members; provide training, mentoring, coaching, and support for career development; conduct 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 and a diverse pipeline of future leaders, anticipate 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, required learning and development courses, certification, and training assigned by the Store Manager, District Manager, and company leaders.
  • Monitor personal 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 questions or concerns.
  • Assist the Store Manager in planning and communicating company and store strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • For internal candidates, management experience, including supervising others and managing and assigning work, and experience across both the front end and pharmacy.
  • For external candidates, a business major and 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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