
Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $18.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
training programs
flexible schedule
Job Description
Walgreens is a leading pharmacy-led health and wellbeing company dedicated to providing superior customer service and offering high-quality products and services both in-store and online. As one of the most recognized and trusted brands in retail pharmacy across the United States, Walgreens is committed to enhancing the lives of its customers through innovative healthcare and retail solutions. The company operates thousands of stores nationwide, serving millions of customers who rely on Walgreens for their daily health and wellness needs, prescription fulfillment, and a wide range of consumer goods. Walgreens prides itself on creating a work environment that values diversity, inclusion, and personal development opportunities for its employees. The position available is an essential role within Walgreens retail stores, functioning as the primary contact point for customers and playing a crucial role in ensuring an outstanding shopping experience.
This role, commonly known as a Retail Sales Associate or Cashier, is a full-time or part-time hourly position with a salary range of $16 to $18 per hour, depending on location and individual qualifications. Employees in this role are responsible for delivering a distinctive and delightful customer experience through courteous, efficient, and friendly service at the cash register and throughout the store. The Retail Sales Associate engages proactively with customers and patients, greeting them, offering assistance with products and services, and ensuring that their needs are met satisfactorily. This role also involves handling sales transactions accurately, managing returns and exchanges, and operating pharmacy systems to provide up-to-date prescription status.
Beyond customer interaction, incumbents are tasked with maintaining the overall store environment by keeping merchandise counters clean, organizing displays, conducting inventory checks, and implementing asset protection procedures to minimize loss. The Retail Sales Associate promotes upselling and cross-selling opportunities by recommending products and companion items to customers and assisting them in locating merchandise within the store aisles. Compliance with company policies, state and local regulations regarding the sale of regulated products such as alcoholic beverages and tobacco, and adherence to Walgreens’ quality improvement programs, especially related to pharmacy operations, are essential aspects of the role.
Employees in this position also contribute to the upkeep of the store’s interior and exterior appearance, helping to create a neat, welcoming, and orderly environment. Training and personal development opportunities are regularly provided, including participation in assigned learning programs and completing performance improvement plans as directed by management. Walgreens values teamwork and fosters respectful relationships among coworkers while expecting that all policies and procedures are carefully followed. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals who are customer-focused, detail-oriented, and interested in working in a fast-paced retail pharmacy setting dedicated to health and wellness.
This role, commonly known as a Retail Sales Associate or Cashier, is a full-time or part-time hourly position with a salary range of $16 to $18 per hour, depending on location and individual qualifications. Employees in this role are responsible for delivering a distinctive and delightful customer experience through courteous, efficient, and friendly service at the cash register and throughout the store. The Retail Sales Associate engages proactively with customers and patients, greeting them, offering assistance with products and services, and ensuring that their needs are met satisfactorily. This role also involves handling sales transactions accurately, managing returns and exchanges, and operating pharmacy systems to provide up-to-date prescription status.
Beyond customer interaction, incumbents are tasked with maintaining the overall store environment by keeping merchandise counters clean, organizing displays, conducting inventory checks, and implementing asset protection procedures to minimize loss. The Retail Sales Associate promotes upselling and cross-selling opportunities by recommending products and companion items to customers and assisting them in locating merchandise within the store aisles. Compliance with company policies, state and local regulations regarding the sale of regulated products such as alcoholic beverages and tobacco, and adherence to Walgreens’ quality improvement programs, especially related to pharmacy operations, are essential aspects of the role.
Employees in this position also contribute to the upkeep of the store’s interior and exterior appearance, helping to create a neat, welcoming, and orderly environment. Training and personal development opportunities are regularly provided, including participation in assigned learning programs and completing performance improvement plans as directed by management. Walgreens values teamwork and fosters respectful relationships among coworkers while expecting that all policies and procedures are carefully followed. This role offers a unique opportunity for individuals who are customer-focused, detail-oriented, and interested in working in a fast-paced retail pharmacy setting dedicated to health and wellness.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- must be fluent in English
- willingness to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
- ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
- basic computer proficiency
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- ability to stand for extended periods
- reliable and punctual
- able to follow company policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
- willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- prefer six months of retail experience
- prior experience with Walgreens preferred
Job Duties
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience
- registers sales on assigned cash register and provides courteous, fair, friendly, and efficient checkout service
- engages customers and patients by greeting and offering assistance
- resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure positive experience
- models and shares customer service best practices with team members
- develops strong relationships with valuable customers
- registers customer purchases, processes voids, returns, rain checks, refunds, and exchanges
- recommends items for sale and trade-up or companion products
- assists with OTC products and takes customers to aisles
- operates pharmacy systems to obtain prescription status
- reports prescription errors to pharmacist and adheres to company policies
- keeps counters and shelves clean and well merchandised
- takes inventory and maintains records
- checks in and prices merchandise
- implements asset protection procedures
- ensures compliance with laws regarding regulated products
- constructs and maintains displays and completes resets
- assists with store maintenance
- complies with company policies and maintains respectful coworker relationships
- completes special assignments and tasks
- attends training and completes assigned learning programs
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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