Store Manager in Training

CVS Health•Sterling Heights, MI

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, supported by a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach. The role develops leadership, communication, customer service, merchandising, inventory, and asset-management skills. SMITs support the store as members of the management team and lead in accordance with CVS values and policies. Promotion to Store Manager is not guaranteed and depends on factors including performance and the availability of openings. Candidates must be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion at any location in their designated market and transfer among CVS Pharmacy stores within that market. Schedules may vary based on business needs. The anticipated schedule is 45 hours per week. The role is full time, with a typical pay range of $18.50 to $26.25 per hour. Eligible colleagues may receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

  • A 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 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 to provide high levels of service.
  • Execute merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
  • Manage store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.
  • Accept promotion opportunities and transfers to Store Manager roles or 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, based on eligibility
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