Store Manager in Training

CVS Health • Highland Park, IL

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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. Development support comes from a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach.

The role supports the store as a member of the management team and involves leading in accordance with CVS values and policies, engaging colleagues in the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health, and developing skills in communication, customer care, merchandising, and inventory and asset management. Participants are expected to engage actively in Key Learning Experiences and be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion or transfer to any CVS Pharmacy store within their designated market. Selection for the program does not guarantee promotion; promotion timing depends on factors including performance and available openings. Work schedules may vary based on business needs. The anticipated schedule is 45 hours per week.

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 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.

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, collaborative training program, including virtual and hands-on learning experiences.
• Actively engage with the leader in Key Learning Experiences to support development and potential promotion.
• 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 and 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 and transfer to CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market, if promoted.
• 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 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