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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Emerging Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$45k - $71.5k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree with a solid academic record in any major, satisfactory completion of the Walgreens Community Internship Program, or a high school diploma/GED plus two years of supervisory experience; the supervisory experience 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 for individuals placed in the ESM role on or after June 1, 2021 to complete Walgreens Leadership Essentials training within 12 weeks of the ESM start date.
  • 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 to Store Manager if offered, which may require relocation to a different store location.
  • Ability to transfer to other Walgreens retail locations within the same hiring area.
  • For internal candidates, management experience including supervising others, managing and assigning work, and experience across both front-end and pharmacy operations.
  • For external candidates, a business major and prior retail or food industry experience.
  • Successfully complete required Store Manager learning and development courses, certifications, and training assigned by store, district, and company leaders.
  • Obtain and maintain a valid pharmacy technician license as required by state.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Store Manager with overall store operations and achievement of company deliverables; work an alternate schedule with minimal overlap; assume responsibility for all 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 support engaged teams and company deliverables.
  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services; resolve complaints and answer questions to provide a positive customer experience; model and share customer service practices.
  • Monitor customer service, coach and train team members, and develop improvement plans for front-end and pharmacy service; empower team members to resolve customer issues and build loyalty.
  • Improve overall customer service metrics.
  • Supervise store operations and team members, assign daily activities and 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 the store’s future, identify partnership and service opportunities, and assist the Pharmacy Operations Manager with community outreach.
  • Use data, analysis, and team member input with the Store Manager 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, revisions, and price changes, analyze inventory trends, develop corrective action plans, and train team members on inventory procedures.
  • Execute 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 how to use computer and technology systems and software.
  • Provide for team member safety and well-being and use the Security Operations Center effectively.
  • Operate the assigned location in compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations, including those 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 and initiatives that support store growth and performance.
  • 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 actions including discipline or 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 future-leader pipelines, 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 local, state, and federal laws.
  • Establish accountability through clear expectations, performance management, Performance Improvement Plans, and constructive discipline.
  • 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 questions and concerns, and assist the Store Manager with planning and communicating company and store strategy.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree is preferred.
  • For external candidates, a business major and prior retail or food industry experience are preferred; for internal candidates, management experience and experience across front-end and pharmacy 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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