Store Manager in Training

Store Manager In Training (SMIT)

The SMIT program is a development-focused role designed to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position. It offers a 16‑week, self‑paced, collaborative training that includes virtual and hands‑on learning experiences. Your support team will include 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 your 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.

Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position. Whether and when you are actually promoted to Store Manager is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to performance and availability of openings.

• 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, or 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

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources based on eligibility.

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