Pricing Associate
Your Next Step in Ames
Key Information
- Posted: Recently.
- Position: Pricing Associate (Flexible/Contract, Ames)
- Required Experience: Entry-Level.
- Based in: Ames, IA (our growing Ames office)
- Company: Walgreens
- This Ames-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Walgreens team in Ames, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Ames, a key hub for the Retail Pharmacy industry.
What You Get
- Compensation: $15-$18/Hour (approx. $34.8k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
- Project-based work with clear objectives.
Position Scope
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Ames location.
Drive Promotional Accuracy and Trust
About Walgreens
As a leading neighborhood pharmacy, Walgreens is committed to championing the health and well-being of every community. Trust is built on accurate pricing, and the Pricing Associate is the meticulous professional who ensures our shelf tags and promotional signs are always perfect. When you embark on an entry-level career in retail jobs with Walgreens, you are joining a dedicated team defined by precision and logistical excellence.
Job Summary
We are actively seeking detail-oriented, highly analytical individuals to join our retail operations team. As a Pricing Associate, you will be trained to master our pricing software, ensuring that weekly ad setups and price changes are executed flawlessly. You will serve as the guarantor of value, delivering the signature reliability that sets Walgreens apart in the pharmacy retail industry. This is an engaging role perfect for those who love working independently and executing tasks with high accuracy.
Comprehensive Responsibilities
- Tag Execution: Print, sort, and hang hundreds of weekly promotional shelf tags (mylar tags) across the store before the Sunday ad cycle begins.
- Price Auditing: Utilize handheld smart scanners to audit aisles systematically, ensuring the shelf price perfectly matches the systemic register price.
- Signage Placement: Construct and place large promotional signage, aisle markers, and endcap graphics according to corporate marketing directives.
- Markdown Processing: Execute clearance markdowns on discontinued or seasonal merchandise, applying new brightly colored stickers to move inventory quickly.
Industry-Leading Benefits & Salary
Your organizational skills are rewarded with an excellent benefits package:
- Salary: Competitive starting pay of $15.50 to $18.00 per hour.
- Career Progression: Clear pathways to Inventory Specialist or Shift Lead roles.
- Exclusive Discounts: Generous employee discount on Walgreens brand wellness products, cosmetics, and everyday essentials.
- Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon application.
- High School diploma or GED preferred; no prior retail pricing experience required as full training is provided.
- Must possess an incredibly sharp eye for detail, basic computer literacy, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to walk, bend constantly, and climb step stools regularly throughout the shift.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Pricing Associate position pay at Walgreens?
This role offers a pay range of $15 - $18. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Ames.
Where is this Pricing Associate job located?
This position is based in Ames, IA. Walgreens has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Ames.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Pricing Associate job?
No prior experience is required. Walgreens provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
What benefits does Walgreens offer for this position?
Walgreens provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Are weekend-only schedules available for this position?
Walgreens offers various scheduling options including weekend shifts. Weekend schedules may come with additional premium pay. Check with the hiring team for current availability in Ames.
Does Walgreens provide training for new hires?
Yes, Walgreens provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
