Store Manager in Training

Store Manager in Training (SMIT)

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At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues—caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate.

The SMIT program is a development‑focused role crafted to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position. It includes a self‑paced, collaborative training over 16 weeks with virtual and hands‑on learning experiences. Your support team includes a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and a Store Manager coach.

• Communicate well 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 the store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.

• Actively engage with leaders in Key Learning Experiences to support your promotion path during the structured program.
• 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 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 within the designated market.
• Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred; work experience may be considered).
• Retail management experience, or experience as a CVS Supervisor.

Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position. Promotion depends on performance and availability of openings.

Hours: 45 hours per week

Type: Full time

Pay Range: $18.50 - $23.88 per hour (base rate)

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and belongs.

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No‑cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address different needs: paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access, and many other benefits, depending on eligibility.

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Application window closes on: 03/27/2026.