District Training Store Manager

CVS Health Corporation; Plainsboro Township, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health Corporation is seeking a District Training Store Manager (DTSM) to lead front store training, develop SMITs, and drive district performance across operations, people leadership, and customer service in Plainsboro, NJ. This role combines hands-on store leadership with strategic district-wide development and collaboration with the FS DL.

Responsibilities include mentoring SMITs, assessing readiness for promotion, coordinating training progress, and communicating priorities to store

Qualifications

• Experience in CVS Health Store Manager or equivalent retail leadership.
• Strong training and development skills with a track record of coaching.
• Ability to lead, influence, and develop teams across a district.

Responsibilities

• Partner with FS DL to assess market talent needs and SMIT coaching plans.
• Oversee recruitment, staffing, training, and performance management for home stores.
• Travel district to observe SMIT Coaches and provide in-the-moment coaching.
• Lead store operations, merchandising, compliance, and customer service excellence.

Skills

Training & Development

Talent Coaching

Team Building

Active Listening

Customer Engagement

Digital Literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SMART

mCC

WorkDay

MyReports

Job description

**Position Summary**The District Training Store Manager (DTSM) plays a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence in their District. The DTSM has ownership and oversight of the Front Store Management talent pipeline, including Store Manager-in-Training (SMIT) recruiting, interviews, and hiring recommendations, training and development oversight of SMITs across their District, and assessing SMIT readiness to operate independently as a Store Manager (promotion readiness). A subject matter expert, the DTSM mentors SMITs as well as peer Store Managers in the District. The DTSM is responsible for following up on SMD class completion within district, reviewing SMIT progression through SMIT program, monitoring and following up on SMIT training progress, and providing initial training and ongoing support to SMIT coaches. A working Store Manager themselves, the DTSM consistently exhibits best practices when working within their store, including effective communication with their store team, providing appropriate support for all departments, ensuring scheduling to needs of the business to drive colleague and customer satisfaction, and staying accountable to their home store performance, and other required activities. A role model for all, the DTSM also demonstrates our Heart At Work behaviors and sets the bar for other Store Managers by their example. Beyond standard Store Manager duties, the DTSM is responsible for leading District training and development and supporting the FS DL with:• Oversight of the SMIT Programo Conducts bi-weekly reviews of all SMIT progress with SMIT Coacheso Helps support FS SMD class completion within district Joins a weekly touchbase with FS DL to review SMIT progress and District action itemso Actively assesses and develops SMIT coaches to ensure appropriate SMIT support and guidance throughout programo Attends weekly District calls to provide training completion updateso Communicates daily/weekly with their store team, SMIT Coaches, and Store Managers to inform about District priorities and goals; teaches Store Managers and SMITs about innovative programs coming to the District in-person and/or via phoneo In the normal course of observations, advocates for Store Managers and SMITs by providing additional ad hoc feedback, coaching, and support to Front Store teams where needed, and providing visibility to the FS DL of any perceived performance gaps for these colleagues• Mentoring and Development of SMITso Conducts weekly check-ins with all SMITso Provides continuous interactions with leaders to support SMIT Key Learning Experiences (KLEs), with the responsibility for the success of these operational components that enhance the SMIT training experience in the Districto As needed, travels the District and conducts observations or “store visits” to provide mentorship, in-the-moment coaching, and feedback to aid in SMIT development and engagemento Collects, interprets, and acts on feedback from Store Managers and SMIT Coaches• Supporting the FS DL with select market needs including but not limited to:o Collaborates with training support partners to ensure on-time completion of FS new hire and district compliance trainingo Improves District-level front store performance measures (e.g., CFR, CRS, Sales, myTeamCare) by supporting FS DL with coaching Store Managers for improvement in these areas**Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:**1. People Leadership, Management & Development – 30%• Partner with the FS DL to assess market talent trends/needs, identify and evaluate SMIT Coaches, and develop plans that support the District talent strategy• Support FS DL with selection, hiring, development, and/or termination of SMITs, including ensuring successful completion of SMIT program in allotted time, sound assessment of SMIT ability to independently manage a store, and recommendations for promotion to Store Manager role• As needed, travel the District to observe SMIT Coaches and SMITs and provide in-the-moment coaching; collect District-wide feedback from Store Managers on SMIT performance; interpret and deliver feedback and recognition, including targeted coaching and counseling support as needed• Communicate weekly with SMITs to cascade information relevant to them surrounding district priorities and goals• Serve as a leader and resource for the home store team, with end-to-end oversight of recruiting, staffing, hiring, training, development, performance management, and as needed, termination, for home store colleagues2. Business / Financial Planning – 10%• Actively review business reports to derive insights into front store performance• Create and facilitate store action plans• Build profitable FS business and sales growth through training and operational excellence• Perform root cause analysis as needed to address training or business opportunities3. Operations -30%Home Store• Complete all operational tasks required of a Store Manager (e.g., merchandising, register operations, oversee inventory execution, compliance, and sales-driving business operations)• Execute required Front Store compliance policies and Front Store SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)• Ensure healthy and effective business operations, including maintenance of store standards, stewardship of P&L, etc.District-Level• Oversee the timely and successful completion of new hire and/or role-specific training plans for colleagues across the District by regularly sharing reporting and topical market updates• Assist FS DL with follow-up and training/coaching needs4. Customer Service – 30%• Complete all customer service duties required of a Store Manager, i.e.o Lead the store team to provide differentiated customer serviceo Provide tailored, market-differentiated store offeringso Support wellness services (e.g., immunizations and Health Hub services)o Support customer complaint resolutiono Ensure closing the loop of feedback with customers in myCustomer connection for home store; supporting SM peers in District with appropriate use of mCC• Follow-up with Store Managers and SMITs on feedback received via myCustomer Connection**Essential Qualifications, Essential Functions & Preferred Qualifications:**Essential Qualifications and Functions:Knowledge of:• Retail and/or Healthcare industry• CVS systems (SMART, mCC, CC, myReports, WorkDay, etc.)• Performance Management• MyStore Health metricsSkill In:• Training & Development• Results Orientation• Colleague Engagement• Team Building• Talent Coaching and Development• Active Listening• Customer and Community Engagement• Consumer Behavior• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution• Emotional Intelligence• Time Management• Digital LiteracyEssential Qualifications and Functions:• Must be 18 years of age• 1+ years in Store Manager role with CVS Health or equivalent retail leadership experience• High school diploma or general equivalent development (GED) required• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights, weekends, and holidays• Work flexible 45 hours/week schedules including early morning and evening shifts according to store needs and operating hours; two closing shifts per week and four weekend shifts per month are required at a minimumo Examples: Store Manager is scheduled consistently four Saturday OR Sunday shifts each month equating to working a total of four weekend shifts per month Store Manager is scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift in the same weekend, with two weekends on per month equating to working a total of four weekend shifts per month• Ability to complete required training for role within designated timeframe• 1-3 years of prior relevant work experience• Attention and Focuso Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distractedo Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet customer and business needs• Customer Service and Team Orientation:o Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly mannero Notice and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriatelyo Eagerly walks customers to products• Communication Skills:o Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with customers and colleagueso Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times• Problem Resolution:o Identifying challenging customer or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options: escalating to leadership as needed• Physical Demands:o Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of timeo Consistently and repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs. and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force to move objectso Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items as needed to distribute totes or place merchandise on shelveso Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waisto Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift itemso Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: viewing a computer/POS terminal or handheld device, reading, visual inspection involving small partso Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accuratelyo Perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction; Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communicationPreferred Qualifications**:**• Pharmacy Technician Licensure• 3-5 years prior relevant work experience• Associate degree or higher education• Completion of DevelopU for LeadersOur diverse work experience empowers colleagues for career success. In addition to skill and experience, we attract and retain colleagues whose beliefs and behaviors are in alignment with our core values of collaboration, innovation, caring, integrity, and accountability.CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Gender/Race/Ethnicity/Disability/Protected Veteran – we highly value and are committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. We proudly support and encourage people with military experience (active, veterans, reservists, and National Guard) as well as military spouses to apply for CVS Health job opportunities. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the following EEO is the Law Poster: EEO IS THE LAW and EEO IS THE LAW SUPPLEMENT. We provide reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance to apply for or perform this job, please contact Advice and Counsel Reasonable Accommodations team at [e-mail].**Anticipated Weekly Hours**45**Time Type**Full time**Pay Range**The typical pay range for this role is:$67,000.00 - $102,000.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary 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. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.**Great benefits for great people**We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.This full‐time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‐being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position 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 Benefits Moments.We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/27/2026