Store Manager in Training

CVS Health • Salina, KS

18d

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 develops leadership, communication, customer care, merchandising, inventory management, and asset management skills. SMITs support the store as members of the management team and are expected to engage with their leader in structured learning experiences and lead in accordance with CVS values and policies. Candidates must be willing to accept promotion to a Store Manager role or transfer to another CVS Pharmacy store anywhere within their designated market. Selection for the SMIT role does not guarantee promotion; timing and availability depend on factors including performance and openings. Work schedules may vary according to business needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
• 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.
• Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to support and lead a team.
• Ability to perform customer care, execute merchandising strategies, and manage inventory and assets.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 16-week self-paced training program and actively engage with the leader in Key Learning Experiences.
• 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 a Store Manager promotion or transfer to another CVS Pharmacy store anywhere within the designated market, when applicable.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support colleagues’ 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