Store Manager in Training 8885

CVS Health • Huntington Beach, CA

2d • $19 - $29

About The Position

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

The role supports the store as a member of the management team and involves developing leadership capabilities, communicating with and leading colleagues, providing customer care, executing merchandising strategies, and managing inventory and assets. SMITs are expected to engage actively in Key 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 other CVS Pharmacy stores anywhere within their designated market. Work schedules may vary based on business needs. Selection for the SMIT role does not guarantee promotion; promotion timing and availability depend on factors including performance and open positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
• Willingness to accept a promotion to Store Manager 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 degree.

Responsibilities

• Communicate verbally and in writing to support and lead the team.
• Perform customer care duties and provide high levels of service.
• Execute merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
• Manage store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.
• Actively engage with the leader in Key Learning Experiences during the structured development program.
• Support the store as a management team member and lead consistently with CVS values and policies.
• Engage colleagues in support of CVS’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
• Accept promotion opportunities and transfers to CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues’ 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