Store Manager in Training

About CVS Health

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.

We do it all with heart, each and every day.

The SMIT program is a development-focused role designed to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position. It provides both virtual and hands‑on learning experiences to develop you as a leader. Your District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach will support your growth toward a leadership career.

Some of the skills needed for this role are:

• 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.

We expect SMITs to:

• 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 within the market you work in.

Qualifications:

• 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 (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
• High school diploma or GED is required, and a four‑year college degree is preferred or relevant work experience may be considered.

Anticipated Weekly

Hours:

45

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $18.50 - $28.67 per hour (base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary; actual offer depends on experience, education, geography and other factors).

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions addressing different needs and preferences, such as 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.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/22/2026.

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