Emerging Store Manager
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on3545, Boyd Road, Princess Anne Plaza, Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23452, United States
About the Role
The Emerging Store Manager (ESM) serves as a critical leadership partner to the Store Manager, acting as the primary supervisor for customer service associates and designated hitters. This role is designed to groom future Store Managers by providing hands-on experience in managing the front end of the store, overseeing pharmacy operations, and driving overall retail profitability. The ESM assumes full responsibility for all store activities in the absence of the Store Manager, ensuring business continuity and the achievement of company deliverables.
In this position, you will lead a diverse team by managing recruitment, hiring, performance management, and discipline. Your day-to-day involves engaging directly with customers and patients to resolve complaints, model best practices, and build loyalty. You will also collaborate with external partners to drive community outreach and leverage data to make fact-based decisions that improve store performance. Whether managing cash control, overseeing inventory trends, or ensuring the safety and well-being of the team, the ESM is accountable for creating a culture of accountability and excellence.
About the Team
As part of Walgreens, you will join a team dedicated to serving communities across the country. The Emerging Store Manager program is a strategic initiative to develop internal talent, offering a clear pathway to Store Manager leadership. You will work in close alignment with the Store Manager, District Manager, and Support Center to execute company strategy and foster a supportive, high-performing environment.
Hiring Process & Development
Candidates selected for this role are expected to complete the Store Manager learning and development program (LEAP) or Walgreens Leadership Essentials training within 12 weeks of their start date. Success in this role requires a commitment to continuous self-development, including maintaining a valid pharmacy technician license where required by state law. The program is designed to prepare you for potential promotion to Store Manager, which may involve relocation to a different store location.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Walgreens is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We are committed to promoting pay transparency and equal employment opportunities. For more information on benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Work location
Work model: On-site
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Pharmacy Technician License, Pharmacy Technician, Bookkeeping, Inventory Management, Cash Management, Data Analysis, Performance Management, Recruitment, Hiring, Training.
Education: Bachelor's degree with solid academic record OR equivalent internship/experience; High School Diploma/GED with two years of supervisory experience.
Frequently asked questions about Emerging Store Manager at Walgreens
What does a Emerging Store Manager at Walgreens do?expand_more
In this Emerging Store Manager at Walgreens role, you will oversee store cash management including register counts, bank deposits, and bookkeeping procedures; independently analyze financial data and create action plans to achieve business deliverables; analyze inventory trends and create corrective action plans for front-end and pharmacy stock; and manage front-end and pharmacy operations including merchandising, asset protection, and sales profitability.
What are the requirements for this Emerging Store Manager role?expand_more
To qualify for the Emerging Store Manager at Walgreens position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree with solid academic record OR Walgreens Community Internship Program OR High School Diploma/GED and two years supervisory experience; Completion of Store Manager training program (LEAP) or Walgreens Leadership Essentials training within 12 weeks; Valid pharmacy technician license as required by state; and Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.