Store Manager in Training

Store Manager in Training

Join CVS Health to develop your leadership career as a Store Manager in Training (SMIT). The 16‑week program combines self‑paced virtual learning with hands‑on store experiences to prepare you for a future Store Manager role.

SMIT is a development focused role that is crafted to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position. The program enhances your career as a future store leader through collaboration with a District Leader, Human Resources business partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach.

• Communicate verbally and in writing to support and lead your 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.
• Engage with your leader in Key Learning Experiences to support your path to promotion.
• Support your store as a management team member and lead in a manner consistent with CVS values and policies.
• Engage colleagues in support of the company's purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
• Be willing to accept promotion roles with the market that you work in.

• Willingness to accept a promotion to 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.
• High School diploma or GED required; a four‑year college degree preferred.
• Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor preferred.

Pay Range. $18.50–$23.88 per hour. The actual base salary will depend on experience, education, geography and other factors.

Anticipated Weekly Hours. 40 hours a week.

• Affordable medical plan options, 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan.
• No‑cost wellness programs, tobacco cessation, weight management, confidential counseling, financial coaching.
• Paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits (eligibility may vary).

Indianapolis, IN.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. The application window for this opening will close on 02/15/2026.