
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $35,700.00 - $55,400.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
Walgreens is a leading retail pharmacy chain in the United States, committed to serving communities with a wide array of health and wellness products and services. As a well-established company recognized for its dedication to customer care, Walgreens operates thousands of stores nationwide, offering employees vast opportunities for growth and development within a dynamic retail environment. The company emphasizes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to create a positive impact in every neighborhood it serves through comprehensive community outreach initiatives and partnerships.
The role of Executive Shift Manager at Walgreens is an integral leadership position responsible for supervising customer service associates and designated hitters, managing the front end of the store, and supporting the Store Manager in overseeing overall store operations. This position demands a proactive individual who can maintain high standards of customer service, operational efficiency, and team leadership to support the pharmacy and retail store's profitability and growth. The Executive Shift Manager is entrusted with key operational duties including managing schedules, compliance oversight, cash handling, inventory control, and promoting a productive work environment.
In addition to operational responsibilities, the Executive Shift Manager plays a vital role in enhancing customer experience by engaging customers, resolving complaints promptly, and coaching team members to deliver superior service. They are tasked with maintaining a safe, clean, and well-maintained store environment while ensuring all company policies and relevant laws and regulations are strictly followed. The position involves mentoring and managing the store team, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions. This role requires strong business acumen to analyze financial and operational data for informed decision-making and to drive store performance.
The role offers a salary range of $45,000 to $71,550 depending on factors such as location, skills, education, and experience. Walgreens provides a supportive work environment with structured training programs like LEAP and Walgreens Leadership Essentials to ensure continuous personal and professional growth. Those in this position must be flexible with working schedules, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours and should be prepared for potential promotion opportunities, which may involve relocation. The Executive Shift Manager acts flexibly with the Store Manager to ensure seamless leadership coverage and store performance in a fast-paced retail setting. This job is ideal for individuals who are committed to fostering team success, delivering excellent customer experiences, and driving business results in a well-recognized and community-focused company.
The role of Executive Shift Manager at Walgreens is an integral leadership position responsible for supervising customer service associates and designated hitters, managing the front end of the store, and supporting the Store Manager in overseeing overall store operations. This position demands a proactive individual who can maintain high standards of customer service, operational efficiency, and team leadership to support the pharmacy and retail store's profitability and growth. The Executive Shift Manager is entrusted with key operational duties including managing schedules, compliance oversight, cash handling, inventory control, and promoting a productive work environment.
In addition to operational responsibilities, the Executive Shift Manager plays a vital role in enhancing customer experience by engaging customers, resolving complaints promptly, and coaching team members to deliver superior service. They are tasked with maintaining a safe, clean, and well-maintained store environment while ensuring all company policies and relevant laws and regulations are strictly followed. The position involves mentoring and managing the store team, including recruitment, hiring, performance management, and disciplinary actions. This role requires strong business acumen to analyze financial and operational data for informed decision-making and to drive store performance.
The role offers a salary range of $45,000 to $71,550 depending on factors such as location, skills, education, and experience. Walgreens provides a supportive work environment with structured training programs like LEAP and Walgreens Leadership Essentials to ensure continuous personal and professional growth. Those in this position must be flexible with working schedules, including evenings, weekends, and extended hours and should be prepared for potential promotion opportunities, which may involve relocation. The Executive Shift Manager acts flexibly with the Store Manager to ensure seamless leadership coverage and store performance in a fast-paced retail setting. This job is ideal for individuals who are committed to fostering team success, delivering excellent customer experiences, and driving business results in a well-recognized and community-focused company.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or Walgreens Community Internship Program or High School Diploma/GED with two years supervisory experience
- demonstrated leadership abilities including professional business ethics and strong communication skills
- completion of Store Manager training program or willingness to complete within 12 weeks
- must be fluent in English
- willingness to work flexible schedule with evenings and weekends
- willingness to accept Store Manager promotion which may require relocation
- ability to transfer within same hiring area
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or Walgreens Community Internship Program or High School Diploma/GED with two years supervisory experience
- demonstrated leadership skills including professional ethics and strong communication
- completion of Store Manager training program or willingness to complete
- fluent in English
- willingness to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
- willingness to accept Store Manager promotion
- ability to transfer within area
- preferred Bachelor’s Degree
- internal candidates with management experience
- external candidates with business major or prior retail experience
Job Duties
- Supervises customer service associates and designated hitters
- manages front end of the store
- makes recommendations on overall operations of Pharmacy and Retail Store
- supports Store Manager with store operations to achieve company deliverables
- assumes responsibilities in absence of Store Manager
- ensures proper merchandising and store asset protection
- leads and manages recruitment, hiring, performance management, and discipline of team members
- engages customers and resolves complaints
- monitors and trains team on customer service
- supervises daily store operations, task delegation, scheduling and coverage
- collaborates with external partners and supports community outreach
- leverages data for decision making
- manages store cash handling and bookkeeping
- oversees inventory control and training for inventory procedures
- ensures store cleanliness and maintenance
- provides for team safety and utilizes Security Operations Center
- complies with company policies and legal regulations
- analyzes financial and performance data
- supports Pharmacy during busy periods
- leads team member training, mentoring, coaching and performance management
- manages hiring and staffing needs
- completes Store Manager training programs
- communicates with team and management
- assists in planning and communicating store strategy
- completes special assignments as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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