Store Manager In Training

CVS Health•Kirkwood, MO

About The Position

The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) is a development-focused role designed to prepare employees for a future CVS Store Manager position. The 16-week, self-paced and collaborative program includes virtual and hands-on learning experiences, with development support from a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach. SMITs support the store as members of the management team and develop skills in communication, customer care, merchandising, inventory and asset management, and leadership. Participants are expected to engage in structured Key Learning Experiences and 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 timing and availability depend on factors including performance and open positions. Work schedules may vary based on business needs. This is a full-time position with anticipated weekly hours of 40. The typical pay range is $18.50–$23.88 per hour. Eligible colleagues may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
Willingness to accept a Store Manager promotion at any location in the designated market.
Ability to transfer to CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market.
Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide customer care, execute merchandising strategies, and manage inventory and assets.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively 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.
Participate actively in Key Learning Experiences with a leader 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 the company's purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
Be willing to accept promotion to a Store Manager role at any location in the designated market.
Be able to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market.
Work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.