Store Manager in Training

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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 Store Manager In Training (SMIT) program is a development‑focused role designed to prepare candidates for a CVS Store Manager position. The 16‑week self‑paced, collaborative training covers virtual and hands‑on learning experiences to develop leadership skills, under the guidance of 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 your leader in Key Learning Experiences to support your path to promotion 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 in which you work.

Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position. Whether and when you are promoted depends on performance, availability of openings, and other factors.

• Willingness to accept a promotion to Store Manager at any location within 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.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Retail management experience, or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
• A four‑year college degree is preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Anticipated weekly hours: 45.
• Time type:
  Full time.
• Typical pay range: $18.50 – $23.88 hourly or equivalent annual salary, dependent on experience, education, geography and other factors.
• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan including matching contributions, and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No‑cost wellness programs—screenings, tobacco cessation, weight management, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions tailored to colleague preferences: paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access, and more depending on eligibility.

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Application window closes on: 02/11/2026.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.