Store Manager in Training

CVS Health • Norman, OK

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About The Position

The Store Manager in Training (SMIT) is a development-focused role intended to prepare candidates for a CVS Store Manager position. The 16-week, self-paced and collaborative program combines virtual and hands-on learning experiences. Development support is provided by a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach.

The role involves supporting the store as a member of the management team, developing leadership skills, serving customers, executing merchandising strategies, and managing inventory and assets. Candidates are expected to engage actively in structured learning experiences and be willing to accept promotion opportunities and transfers to any CVS Pharmacy store within their designated market. Selection for the program does not guarantee promotion; promotion depends on factors including performance and available openings. The schedule may vary based on business needs.

This is a full-time position with 45 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $18.50–$23.88 per hour, with the actual offer depending on experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. 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 provide customer care and 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 college degree.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in Key Learning Experiences during the structured training 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 and 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 CVS Pharmacy stores located within that market as needed.
• 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 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