Emerging Store Manager

About the position

Walgreens is seeking candidates for the role of an Assistant Store Manager. This position requires a strong academic background, leadership abilities, and a willingness to work flexible hours. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and must be fluent in English. The role may involve relocation for promotion opportunities and requires the ability to transfer to other Walgreens locations within the 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 available, details can be found at jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.