Store Team Leader, CA. District Leader Emerging Leader

CVS Health•La Mirada, CA

3d•$37 - $55

About The Position

The CVS Health Store Team Leader, District Leader Emerging Leader (STL, DL EL) is a single-unit retail leader responsible for leading a store team to achieve operational and service excellence. The role manages, inspires, and coaches Front Store crew and management colleagues, supporting consistent communication, application of standard operating procedures and best practices, appropriate support across departments, and scheduling aligned with business needs. The leader models CVS Health’s Heart At Work behaviors and HelpingWithHeart Actions and encourages the team to do the same. The position is expected to develop talent, ensure appropriate staffing and training, improve store performance, and maintain a safe, compliant, high-quality working environment. It also collaborates with pharmacy and other in-store teams, partners with the Front Store District Leader on priorities and initiatives, and represents CVS Health positively in the community. The position requires flexible scheduling, including at least two closing shifts per week and four weekend shifts per month. The anticipated schedule is 47.5 hours per week. This is a full-time position with an hourly pay range of $37.01–$55.29 and eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, subject to eligibility.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
At least 2 years of experience as a CVS Health Store Team Leader or equivalent retail leadership experience.
Completion of all required training for the current role within the required timeframe.
Currently enrolled in the District Leader Emerging Leader (DL EL) program.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including early morning and evening shifts according to store needs and operating hours; at least two closing shifts per week and four weekend shifts per month are required.
Ability to lift and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount regularly, including moving objects overhead.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Foundations for Leading (FFL) program.
Bachelor’s degree.
Pharmacy Technician Licensure.

Responsibilities

Cultivate and maintain a healthy talent pipeline, overseeing Front Store and cross-trained colleague performance and development, career progression, hiring, training, performance management, and termination when required.
Ensure adequate store staffing by scheduling to demand, creating and publishing schedules three weeks in advance, and managing store labor spending.
Improve store performance measures, including sales, service, loyalty, shrink, and compliance, by coaching colleagues and working with the #OneTeam to identify and address operational barriers.
Maintain a safe, high-quality working environment that meets regulatory and company standards.
Oversee timely, high-quality training for Front Store and cross-trained colleagues.
Conduct regular check-ins with direct reports to track business goals and maintain team engagement.
Maintain strong working relationships with the Rx District Leader, Pharmacy Manager, pharmacy team, and other in-store teams to support a #OneTeam mentality and a holistic total-store staffing pipeline.
Partner with the Front Store District Leader to establish store priorities, implement initiatives, and engage colleagues.
Represent CVS Health through professional conduct and positive community engagement.