Store Manager in Training

Store Manager In Training (SMIT) – Overview

At CVS Health, we are building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. The SMIT program is a development-focused role designed to prepare you for a future CVS Store Manager position. We support your growth through a self-paced, collaborative training program spanning 16 weeks with virtual and hands‑on learning experiences.

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to support and lead your team.
• Perform customer care duties to deliver high levels of service.
• Execute merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
• Manage 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 the 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.”
• Accept promotion roles with the market that you work in.

• Program duration: 16 weeks.
• Availability:
  Flexibility to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
• Location:
  
  Willingness to accept a promotion to Store Manager in any location within the designated market.
• Transfer:
  Ability to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores located within the designated market.
• Time Type:
  Full Time.
• Anticipated Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  45.

• High School diploma or GED (required). A four‑year college degree is preferred.
• Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
• Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
• Willingness to accept promotion to Store Manager at any location in the designated market.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

The typical pay range for this role is $18.50 – $23.88 per hour. This pay range represents the base hourly rate for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

• Affordable medical plan options.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• No‑cost programs including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation, weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave and dependent care resources.
• Colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 12/06/2025.