Store Manager in Training

CVS Health•Tucson, AZ

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 includes virtual and hands-on learning experiences and support from a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach. The role develops leadership capabilities in communication, customer care, merchandising, inventory and asset management, and profitability. SMITs support their store as members of the management team and lead in a manner consistent with CVS values and policies. They are expected to engage with their leader in Key Learning Experiences and support the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health. Candidates must be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion at any location in their designated market and transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within that market. Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion; promotion depends on factors including performance and available openings. Work schedules may vary based on business needs.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 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 within the designated market.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in lieu of a college degree.
  • Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Participate actively in Key Learning Experiences with a leader 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 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 to provide high levels of service.
  • Execute merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
  • Manage store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.
  • Accept promotion to a Store Manager role at any location in the designated market, if selected.
  • Transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated 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’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility
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