Store Manager in Training

CVS Health • Mission Viejo, CA

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About The Position

The Store Manager in Training (SMIT) is a development-focused role designed to prepare employees for a CVS Store Manager position. The 16-week, self-paced and collaborative program combines virtual and hands-on learning. Development is supported by a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach.

The role involves serving as a member of the store management team, supporting store operations and colleagues, providing customer care, executing merchandising strategies, and managing inventory and assets. SMITs are expected to participate actively in structured learning experiences, lead consistently with CVS values and policies, and support the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health. Candidates must be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion and transfer to any CVS Pharmacy store within their designated market. Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion; promotion depends on factors including performance and the availability of openings.

This is a full-time position with an anticipated 40 hours per week. The stated pay range is $18.50–$28.67 per hour, with the actual offer depending on experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. Eligible colleagues receive a benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing to support and lead a team.
• Willingness to accept a promotion to a Store Manager role at any location in the designated market.
• Ability to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market.
• Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year college degree; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively with a leader in Key Learning Experiences during the structured training program.
• Support the store as a member of the management team and lead consistently with CVS values and policies.
• Engage colleagues in support of the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
• Perform customer care duties to provide high levels of service.
• Execute merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
• Manage store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.
• Accept promotion roles and transfers to CVS Pharmacy locations within the designated market, as business needs and openings permit.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED