Store Manager in Training

CVS Health • Westford, MA

16d

About The Position

The Store Manager in Training (SMIT) is a development-focused role designed to prepare the successful candidate for a CVS Store Manager position. The 16-week, self-paced and collaborative program includes virtual and hands-on learning experiences, supported by a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach. The role develops leadership skills in communication, customer care, merchandising, inventory management, and asset management. SMITs support the store as members of the management team and lead in a manner consistent with CVS values and policies. Promotion to Store Manager is not guaranteed and depends on factors including performance and the availability of openings. Candidates must be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion or transfer to any CVS Pharmacy store within the designated market. Work schedules may vary based on business needs. The position has anticipated hours of 45 per week and is full-time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
• Willingness to accept promotion to a 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to support and lead a team.
• Customer care skills to provide high levels of service.
• Ability to execute merchandising strategies and manage store inventory and assets.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in Key Learning Experiences with a leader 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 CVS’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
• Communicate verbally and in writing to support and lead the team.
• 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 a Store Manager promotion at any location in the designated market, if selected.
• Be able to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market.
• Work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.

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