Store Manager in Training

CVS Health•Mission, KS

19d

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. Development support is provided by 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 in alignment with CVS values and policies. Candidates are expected to engage actively in structured learning experiences, support the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health, and be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion anywhere in their designated market. Promotion is not guaranteed and depends on factors including performance and the availability of openings. The position requires flexibility to work schedules that vary with business needs and the ability to transfer among CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market. The anticipated schedule is 40 hours per week. The role pays $18.50–$23.88 per hour. The full-time position 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.
Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
Willingness to accept promotion to a Store Manager role at any location in the designated market.
Ability to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market.
Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor is identified as relevant experience for the role.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Participate actively with a leader in Key Learning Experiences throughout 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 promotion roles and transfer opportunities within the designated market, as needed.