Emerging Store Manager - Walgreens - Chicago

Skills for Chicago

Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. To be eligible for Skills for Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois or Indiana, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed.

Walgreens

As America’s most loved pharmacy, health, and beauty company, Walgreens' purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving approximately 9 million customers each day.

Job Highlights

• Learn to manage daily store operations, including sales, inventory, and customer service
• Supervise, coach, and motivate team members to meet performance goals
• Support hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management of staff
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and procedures
• Deliver a positive and inclusive customer experience
• Analyze store performance and help implement strategies to improve results
• Participate in a formal training program to prepare for promotion to Store Manager

Candidate Profile

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred (retail, hospitality, food service, or similar)
• Strong communication and people leadership skills in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and grow into a Store Manager role; able to obtain Pharmacy Technician Certification within 2 years (PTCB)

Additional Information

Location

Chicago

Benefits

Dental;Employee Assistance;Life Insurance;Long Term Disability;Maternity Leave;Medical;Paid Training/Personal Development;Parent Leave;Personal;Retirement/401K;Short Term Disability;Sick;Vacation;Vision;Other Benefits -