Store Manager in Training

CVS Health • Harrisburg, PA

23d

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, 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 lead in accordance with CVS values and policies. They are expected to engage with their leaders in key learning experiences and support the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health. Promotion to Store Manager is not guaranteed and depends on factors including performance and available openings. Candidates must be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion at any location in their designated market, transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores in that market, and work schedules that may vary based on 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.
• Ability to perform customer care duties and provide high levels of service.
• Ability to execute merchandising strategies and manage store inventory and assets.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year college 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 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 at any location in the designated market, if selected.
• Be able to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market.
• Work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting 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