Store Manager in Training

CVS Health•Menifee, CA
•$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 self-paced, collaborative program spans 16 weeks and includes virtual and hands-on learning experiences. Participants receive support from a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach. The role develops leadership, communication, customer care, merchandising, inventory management, and asset management skills. SMITs support the store as members of the management team and lead consistently with CVS values and policies. They are expected to engage with their leader in Key Learning Experiences, support CVS’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health, and be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion or transfer to another CVS Pharmacy location within their designated market. Promotion is not guaranteed and depends on factors including performance and available openings. Work schedules may vary based on business needs. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $18.50–$28.67 per hour. The role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, including 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.
  • Ability to perform customer care duties and provide high levels of service.
  • Ability to execute merchandising strategies and manage store inventory and assets.
  • Willingness to accept a Store Manager promotion 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the 16-week self-paced, collaborative training program, including virtual and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Actively engage with the leader in Key Learning Experiences to support progress toward promotion.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Be willing to accept promotion to a Store Manager role at any location in the designated market and transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within that 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 to support colleagues and their families, based on eligibility
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