Store Manager in Training

CVS Health•Long Beach, CA

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 combines virtual and hands-on learning and is supported by a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach. The role develops leadership skills in communication, customer care, merchandising, inventory and asset management, and store profitability. SMITs are expected to participate actively in key learning experiences, support the store as a member of the management team, lead consistently with CVS values and policies, and engage colleagues in the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health. SMITs must be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion anywhere in their designated market and transfer among CVS Pharmacy stores in that market. Selection does not guarantee promotion; promotion timing depends on factors including performance and available openings. Schedules may vary based on business needs. This full-time position is anticipated to work 40 hours per week. The typical pay range is $18.50–$28.67 per hour. The 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.
Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform customer care duties and provide high levels of service.
Ability to execute merchandising strategies and manage store inventory and assets.
Willingness to accept a 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

A four-year college degree is preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Responsibilities

Participate actively with the leader in key learning experiences during the structured program to support progress toward promotion.
Support the store as a member of the management team and lead in a manner consistent 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.