Store Manager in Training

About the role

The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) program is a development focused role crafted to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position. The program is designed to enhance your career as a future store leader over a self-paced, collaborative training span of 16 weeks, providing both virtual and hands on learning experiences. Your development is supported by a team including your District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and your Store Manager coach.

Skills needed

• Communicate well verbally and in writing to support and lead your team
• Perform customer care duties to provide high levels of service
• Execute merchandising strategies to support store sales growth
• Manage the store inventory and assets to maintain profitability

Expectations

• Actively engage with your leader in Key Learning Experiences to support you on your path to promotion during the structured program
• Support your store as a management team member and lead in a manner consistent with CVS values and policies
• Engage your colleagues in support of the company's purpose of "helping people on their path to better health"
• Be willing to accept promotion roles within the market that you work in

Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position. Whether and when you are actually promoted is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to performance and availability of openings.

Requirements

• Willingness to accept a promotion to Store Manager role at any location in the designated market
• Ability to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores located within the designated market
• Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs
• High School diploma or GED

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required
• A four year college degree is preferred, or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree
• Retail management experience, or experience as a CVS Supervisor

Pay

The typical pay range for this role is $18.50 - $23.88 per hour. This pay range represents the base hourly rate for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Schedule

Anticipated weekly hours: 45

Benefits

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process.