Store Manager in Training

CVS Health; Albertville (AL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking candidates for the Store Manager In Training (SMIT) program in the United States. This development-focused role is designed to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position through 16 weeks of self-paced, collaborative training with virtual and hands-on experiences.

You’ll be supported by a District Leader, HRBP, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach to develop as a leader and be ready for promotion to store management.

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to support and lead your team.
• Provide high levels of customer care service.
• Execute merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
• Manage store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage with your leader in learning experiences to support your path to promotion.
• Support your store as a management team member and lead in line 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 where you work.

Skills

Communicate well

Customer care

Merchandising strategies

Store inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Four-year college degree or relevant work experience

Job description

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 is crafted to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position. The SMIT program is designed to enhance your career as a future store leader. We support your development towards the store manager role through a self‑paced, collaborative training over 16 weeks. You will receive both virtual and hands‑on learning experiences to develop you as a leader, supported by your District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach.

Skills Needed

• 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.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• 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 where you work.

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 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.
• High school diploma or GED required (duplicate note).
• A four‑year college degree is preferred, or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Compensation

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40
Time Type: Full time
Pay Range: $18.50 - $23.88 per hour (base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary). The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Benefits

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. 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 Benefits Moments.

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