Store Manager in Training - Greater Peoria Area

CVS Health•Bartonville, IL

12d•$19 - $24

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 experiences, with support from a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach. The role supports the store management team and develops leadership capabilities in customer care, merchandising, inventory and asset management, and team communication. Candidates are expected to participate actively in structured learning experiences, uphold CVS values and policies, support the company’s purpose, and be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion or transfer to any CVS Pharmacy location within the designated market. Selection for the program does not guarantee promotion; promotion depends on factors including performance and available openings. The schedule may vary according to business needs. This full-time role has 45 anticipated weekly hours and a typical pay range of $18.50 to $23.88 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 work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
Willingness to accept promotion to a Store Manager role at any location in the designated market.
Ability to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores located within the designated market.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
Bachelor’s 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 promotion roles within the designated market and transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores in that market as needed.