Greeter
Walgreens
Summary
Walgreens is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the United States and a key component of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a global leader in retail pharmacy, wholesale, and healthcare. Founded in 1901, Walgreens operates approximately 9,000 retail locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company provides comprehensive pharmacy services, prescription fulfillment, over-the-counter medications, health and wellness products, and personal care items. Beyond traditional retail pharmacy, Walgreens has expanded into healthcare services through its Healthcare Clinics, offering basic medical services, vaccinations, and health testing. The company plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing accessible medication management, immunization services, and health consultations to millions of customers daily. Walgreens also operates specialty pharmacy services and has developed digital health platforms to enhance patient engagement and medication adherence.
Job description
Job Description
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
- Responsible for greeting, observing, reporting, and assisting in providing a deterrence to crime or other improper activity.
- Responsible for assisting in protecting Walgreens property from theft, vandalism, fires, and all unusual activity in order to provide a safe and secure environment.
- Responsible for assisting Walgreen management with reducing and preventing shrink.
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
Operations
- Maintains a position of visibility at the front of the store by the exit doors at all times.
- Notifies management and Loss Prevention of any of the following: vandalism, robbery, fires, shoplifting, pickpockets, soliciting, loitering, and violent crimes.
- Observes and reports to management any suspicious persons or behavior.
- Deters vandalism, robbery, fires, shoplifting, pickpockets, soliciting, loitering and violent crimes.
- Implements Company asset protection procedures to identify and minimize profit loss.
- Ensures compliance with state and local laws regarding regulated products (e.g., alcoholic beverages and tobacco products).
- Responds to EAS Entry and Exit Alarms. Investigates the source of the alarm politely and professionally and with customer's cooperation.
- Verify receipt for purchases and if receipt is missing, suggest to customer/employee to pay for item if merchandise was not paid for. Notify management of all such incidents.
- Perform bag checks on all employees as they depart store at the front door.
- Recognize and greet all customers and act as an "ambassador" of customer service.
- Regularly check behind front registers as identified by management. Report any irregularities to management and Loss Prevention.
- Direct customers arriving at the store seeking a refund to the Cosmetic department.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training & Personal Development
- Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager or assigned by corporate.
Requirements
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours.
- Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
- Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Veterans Benefits
Company overview
Walgreens is one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in the United States and a key component of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., a global leader in retail pharmacy, wholesale, and healthcare. Founded in 1901, Walgreens operates approximately 9,000 retail locations across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company provides comprehensive pharmacy services, prescription fulfillment, over-the-counter medications, health and wellness products, and personal care items. Beyond traditional retail pharmacy, Walgreens has expanded into healthcare services through its Healthcare Clinics, offering basic medical services, vaccinations, and health testing. The company plays a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing accessible medication management, immunization services, and health consultations to millions of customers daily. Walgreens also operates specialty pharmacy services and has developed digital health platforms to enhance patient engagement and medication adherence.