Store Manager in Training

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.

And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) job is a development‑focused role crafted to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position. The SMIT program provides a self‑paced, collaborative training over 16 weeks that includes virtual and hands‑on learning experiences to develop you as a leader. 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 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 within 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; relevant work experience may be considered).
• Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.

Typical pay for this role is $18.50 – $28.67 per hour (full‑time). The actual base salary offer will depend on experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

• Affordable medical plan options, 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and employee stock purchase plan.
• No‑cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation, weight management, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions addressing 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.

The application window for this opening will close on: 01/19/2026.

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