Store Manager in Training

CVS Health • New Albany, OH

18d • $19 - $24

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 includes virtual and hands-on learning experiences, supported by a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach. The role supports the store’s management team and develops leadership skills in customer care, merchandising, inventory and asset management, communication, and store sales growth. Participants are expected to engage in structured learning experiences, lead consistently with CVS values and policies, support the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health, and accept a Store Manager promotion within their designated market. Selection does not guarantee promotion; promotion timing depends on factors including performance and available openings. The role may require transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores in the designated market and a schedule that varies with business needs.

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 support high levels of service.
• Ability to execute merchandising strategies and manage store inventory and assets.
• 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.
• Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

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 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 to 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 within the designated market and transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores in 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’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

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