Store Manager In Training

CVS Health•Fort Lee, NJ

About The Position

The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) is a development-focused role designed to prepare employees 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 includes supporting the store as a member of the management team, providing customer care, communicating with and leading colleagues, executing merchandising strategies, and managing inventory and assets. SMITs are expected to engage in structured learning experiences, lead consistently with CVS values and policies, and support the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health. They must be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion and transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores anywhere within their designated market. Promotion is not guaranteed and depends on factors including performance and available openings. Schedules may vary based on business needs. Anticipated hours are 45 per week. This full-time position offers a typical pay range of $18.50 to $28.67 per hour. Eligible benefits include 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.
  • Willingness to accept a Store Manager promotion at any location within 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 in structured Key Learning Experiences with a leader to support progress toward promotion.
  • Support the store as a member of the management team and lead in accordance 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 any CVS Pharmacy store 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, based on eligibility
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