Store Manager in Training

CVS Health•Lee's Summit, MO
•$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 self-paced, collaborative training program spans 16 weeks and includes virtual and hands-on learning experiences. Development is supported by 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 develops leadership capabilities in customer care, communication, merchandising, inventory and asset management, and store profitability. SMITs are expected to engage in structured Key Learning Experiences, lead consistently with CVS values and policies, support the company’s purpose of helping people on their path to better health, and be willing to accept a Store Manager promotion within the designated market. Promotion is not guaranteed and depends on factors including performance and position availability. The role may require transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market and a schedule that varies according to business needs. This is a full-time position with anticipated hours of 45 per week. The typical pay range is $18.50–$23.88 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.
  • Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
  • 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

  • Bachelor’s degree; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Actively engage with the leader in Key Learning Experiences during the structured development program.
  • Support the store as a management team member 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.
  • Accept a promotion to a Store Manager role within the designated market, if offered.
  • Be able to transfer to 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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