Emerging Store Manager

$45,000 - $71,550/Yr

Walgreens - Manhasset, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Manhasset, NY

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

Walgreens is seeking candidates for the role of an Assistant Store Manager. This position requires a strong academic background, with a Bachelor's degree being preferred, or completion of a Walgreens Community Internship Program. Candidates with a High School Diploma or GED and two years of supervisory experience are also eligible. The role demands demonstrated leadership abilities, including professional business ethics, self-motivation, and strong communication skills. Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including extended days, evenings, and weekends, and must be open to relocation if a promotion to Store Manager is offered. Fluency in English is required, except in Puerto Rico. The position also allows for the transfer to other Walgreens retail locations within the same hiring area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a solid academic record, all majors welcome OR satisfactorily completed a Walgreens Community Internship Program OR High School Diploma/GED and two years of experience in a supervisory position (does not require experience with direct reports).
• Demonstrated leadership abilities that include professional business ethics, self-motivation, and strong communication skills and strong business acumen.
• Completion of Store Manager training program (LEAP) or willingness to complete Walgreens Leadership Essentials training (for individuals placed in ESM role on or after June 1, 2021) within 12 weeks of ESM start date.
• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including extended days, evenings, and weekend hours.
• Willingness to accept promotion into a Store Manager position, if promotion is offered, which could require relocation to a different store location.
• Ability to transfer to other Walgreens retail assets located within the same hiring Area.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Internal candidates: Management experience, including supervising others, managing, and assigning work. Experience across both front-end and pharmacy.
• External candidates: Business majors. Prior retail or food industry experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (details available at jobs.walgreens.com/benefits).