Store Manager in Training

SMIT Program Overview

We’re building a world of health around every individual—shaping a more connected, convenient, and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable, and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger—helping to simplify health care one person, one family, and one community at a time.

The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) job is a development-focused role that prepares you for a CVS Store Manager position. The SMIT program enhances your career as a future store leader and supports your development toward the store manager role through a self-paced, collaborative training over 16 weeks. We provide virtual and hands‑on learning experiences to develop you as a leader.

Our growth team includes your District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and your 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 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).
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• 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 college degree.

Anticipated Weekly

Hours:

40

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Range: $18.50 - $23.88 per hour (typical range; actual offer depends on experience, education, geography, and other factors).

As a full‑time employee, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on the Benefits Moments page.

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