Store Manager in Training

CVS Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,485 - 39,495; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health in Chicago seeks a Store Manager In Training to prepare future store leaders. This role includes engaging in a structured program with a District Leader, HR, and Store Manager coach to enhance management skills.

Candidates should possess strong communication abilities, a high school diploma is essential, and a bachelor's degree is preferred. Salary ranges from $18.50 to $28.67 per hour, with comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

• Willingness to accept promotion to Store Manager role at any location.
• Ability to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores in the market.
• Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Engage with your leader in Key Learning Experiences.
• Support your store as a management team member.
• Engage colleagues in support of the company's purpose.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer care duties

Merchandising strategies

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

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 by participating in a self‑paced collaboration training over the span of 16 weeks.

We provide both virtual and hands‑on learning experiences to develop you as a leader. Our team of people who support your growth toward your leadership career include: your District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and your Store Manager coach.

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 our SMIT's to:

• Actively engage with your leader in Key Learning Experiences to support you on your path to promotion during the structured program.
• Support your store as management team member and lead in a manner that is 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.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Retail management experience, or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• A four‑year college degree is preferred, or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

45 hours

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is $18.50 - $28.67 per hour. This 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.

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. 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.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/29/2026.

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