Emerging Store Manager
The Emerging Store Manager at Confidential Client is responsible for supervising front-end store operations and supporting overall store management to achieve business goals. This role leads and develops store team members, manages customer service excellence, oversees inventory and cash management, and ensures compliance with company policies and regulations. The position requires strong leadership, operational expertise, and the ability to drive store performance and customer satisfaction in a retail pharmacy environment.
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What You’ll Do
You will support the Store Manager in operating a high-performing retail and pharmacy location. In this Emerging Store Manager role you will help lead front‑end and pharmacy activity, drive customer experience improvements, supervise day‑to‑day store operations, and step in as the acting Store Manager when needed. The role requires using performance data to create action plans, coaching and developing team members, managing inventory and cash controls, and ensuring operational and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coach front‑end and pharmacy team members; recruit, train, and develop talent.
- Support the Store Manager with scheduling, shift changes, approving time records, and maintaining adequate coverage.
- Manage customer experience: greet customers, resolve complaints, and drive improvements to customer service metrics.
- Oversee store operations including merchandising, store appearance, maintenance responses, and safety procedures.
- Supervise cash management (register counts, bank deposits, change orders) and other bookkeeping responsibilities.
- Monitor inventory for front‑end and pharmacy; complete resets, price changes, and corrective action plans.
- Use operating statements and KPIs to analyze performance and implement improvement plans.
- Collaborate with external partners and support community outreach and pharmacy programs.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations (e.g., sale of age‑restricted products, pharmacy rules).
- Support pharmacy during peak periods when needed, which may include serving as a licensed pharmacy technician if required by state rules.
- Complete special assignments from Store or District leadership.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree OR successful completion of a relevant internship program OR High School Diploma/GED plus two years in a supervisory role.
- Demonstrated leadership, strong communication skills, and sound business judgment.
- Willingness to complete required leadership training within a set timeframe.
- Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking) except where local requirements differ.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, extended days, and weekends.
- Willingness to accept promotion into a Store Manager role if offered and to relocate or transfer within the hiring area as required.
- Must be able to comply with any state-specific licensing (for pharmacy technician duties) where applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
- Prior management experience overseeing multi‑function teams (front‑end and pharmacy preferred).
- Background in retail, food, or pharmacy operations.
- Strong analytical skills and experience working with sales and operational metrics.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $45,000 - $71,550 per year (actual pay depends on geography, skills, experience and other factors).
- Benefits package details will be provided by the hiring organization to applicants and may include health, retirement, and paid leave options.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Fayetteville, GA (on-site).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Schedule: Flexible; includes nights, weekends, and variable shift schedules.
About the Client
Confidential Client is a retail organization with integrated pharmacy services. This role is part of a national retail and pharmacy operation focused on customer and patient care, community outreach, and team development.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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