District Leader, FS - Arlington, VA (Division 02 Region 17 District 02)

CVS Health•Front Royal, VA

15h•$100,000 - $231,540

About The Position

The District Leader is a multi-unit retail operations leader responsible for Front Store and Pharmacy operations across an assigned district. The role develops and executes district business plans, drives financial and operational performance, aligns teams on programs and healthcare initiatives, ensures regulatory and community-responsibility compliance, and cultivates a differentiated customer experience. The position leads the district talent agenda by developing talent plans, building a culture of colleague growth and engagement, overseeing training and succession planning, and hiring, mentoring, and developing Store and Pharmacy Managers, Staff Pharmacists, interns, and future district leaders. The District Leader also supports portfolio growth by providing market knowledge for acquisition and real estate strategies, implementing those strategies, cultivating competitor relationships, supporting acquisition opportunities, and leading the district’s implementation of new programs and services in both Front Store and Pharmacy.

Requirements

Demonstrated growth mindset and willingness to seek new ways to grow and be challenged for the benefit of the enterprise.
Deep understanding of the business and market, applying business knowledge to serve customers and clients.
Ability to think and act strategically, execute short-term objectives while pursuing long-term goals, and identify risks and mitigation strategies.
Ability to collaborate to consistently deliver outcomes.
Ability to engage and inspire colleagues and foster pride in the company’s purpose.
Ability to build high-performing teams and develop talent.
Completion of the LEARNRx program within 120 days of hire.
Ability to communicate to ensure readiness to execute programs.
Bachelor’s degree or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience as a multi-unit manager or 5 years as a general manager in a big-box retailer.
Prior retail experience.
Prior pharmacy experience.
Management and supervisory experience of pharmacy staff across multiple business units.
Pharmacy Technician license.
BS or PharmD in Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute district business plans and strategies to achieve financial measures, including P&L, sales and script budgets, inventory, payroll, asset protection, and shrink.
Assess the competitive landscape and business trends to identify opportunities and plan proactively.
Align Front Store and Pharmacy teams on existing and new programs, services, execution expectations, healthcare outcomes, and initiatives.
Communicate district plans and resolve store-related issues.
Create and lead a district culture that delivers a differentiated customer experience.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy laws and regulations and with community-responsibility activities.
Develop and execute a district talent plan aligned with region and division priorities.
Promote colleague growth and engagement and ensure consistent execution of training and development programs.
Develop district succession plans and a talent pipeline; hire, develop, and mentor Store and Pharmacy Managers, Staff Pharmacists, interns, and future district leaders.
Consider store staffing plans at the district level and ensure the district has the talent needed to deliver appropriate outcomes.
Provide market-specific input for acquisition and real estate strategy; implement real estate strategy and support acquisitions.
Identify file buy and acquisition leads, cultivate competitor relationships, and ensure retention of file buy assets.
Lead district execution of key programs and services, accounting for district-specific attributes, including new Front Store and Pharmacy programs.
Complete the LEARNRx program within 120 days of hire.
Communicate to ensure readiness to execute programs.