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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-time$47k - $72kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with a solid academic record in any major; satisfactorily completing the Walgreens Community Internship Program; or a high school diploma or GED plus two years of supervisory experience are accepted qualification paths.
  • 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 ESM start date, is required for individuals placed in the ESM 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 including extended days, evenings, and weekends is required.
  • Willingness to accept promotion into a Store Manager position, if offered, is required; the promotion could require relocation to a different store location.
  • Ability to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets in the same hiring area is required.
  • A valid pharmacy technician license must be obtained and maintained when 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 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 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 and offering assistance with products and services; resolve complaints and answer questions to support a positive customer experience; model and share 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 build loyalty; 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 on the future of the store, identify ways to support external partnerships and services, and serve as a resource for the Pharmacy Operations Manager in identifying 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 and revisions and price changes, analyze inventory trends, create corrective action plans, and train and coach team members on inventory procedures.
  • Execute operational feedback from the Store Manager and District Manager through delegation and supervision of team members.
  • Maintain a clean and presentable store interior and exterior, manage repairs and maintenance, and respond to emergencies.
  • Ensure team members understand store computer and technology systems and software.
  • Provide for team members' safety and well-being and effectively use the Security Operations Center.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations, including those governing 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 Support Center initiatives.
  • 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 make recommendations on performance management, 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, ensure a diverse pipeline of future leaders, anticipate short- and long-term staffing needs, develop talent plans, manage the candidate pool, participate in interviews, and make hiring decisions.
  • Ensure selection, recruitment, 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 and all required learning and development courses, certifications, and training assigned by store, district, and company leaders.
  • Monitor personal performance, seek ongoing 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, maintain open communication, 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 is preferred.
  • For internal candidates, management experience, including supervising others, managing and assigning work, and experience across both the front end and pharmacy, is 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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