Store Manager in Training

CVS Health • Oak Park, IL

6d • $19 - $29

About The Position

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

The role supports the store management team and involves customer care, team leadership, merchandising, and inventory and asset management. SMITs are expected to participate 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. The role requires flexibility to work a schedule based on business needs, willingness to accept a Store Manager promotion anywhere in the designated market, and ability to transfer among CVS Pharmacy stores in that market. Selection does not guarantee promotion; promotion timing depends on factors including performance and availability of openings.

This is a full-time position with an anticipated schedule of 45 hours per week. The typical pay range is $18.50–$28.67 per hour. The full-time role is eligible for benefits including 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.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Participate actively with a leader in Key Learning Experiences during the structured development 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 and 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 and transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within that market as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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