Store Manager in Training

CVS Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual for the Store Manager in Training role. This development-focused position prepares you for leadership within the organization through a structured 16-week program. You'll engage in both virtual and hands-on learning experiences, supported by a dedicated team committed to your growth. The role emphasizes communication, customer service, and effective inventory management, ensuring you are well-prepared to lead a store. If you are ready to embrace a rewarding career path in retail management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Affordable Medical Plans

401(k) with Match

Stock Purchase Plans

Flexible Schedules

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Engage with leaders in Key Learning Experiences for promotion.
• Support store management and lead consistent with CVS values.

Responsibilities

• Provide high levels of customer service and support store sales growth.
• Manage store inventory and assets for profitability.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Customer Service

Merchandising Strategies

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Join to apply for the Store Manager in Training role at 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. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) job is a development-focused role 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, collaborative training over 16 weeks.

We provide both virtual and hands-on learning experiences to develop you as a leader. Our team supporting your growth includes your District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and your Store Manager coach.

Skills Needed for This Role

• 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 are invested in your growth and anticipate that you will be as well. We expect our SMITs to:

• Actively engage with your leader in Key Learning Experiences to support your 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.

Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager role. Promotion depends on performance and availability of openings.

• Willingness to accept a promotion to Store Manager at any location in the designated market.
• Ability to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within the market.
• Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
• High School diploma or GED (required).
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Additional Details

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 45

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $18.50 - $23.88 per hour

Our people fuel our future. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and belongs.

Benefits

• Affordable medical plans, 401(k) with match, and stock purchase plans.
• No-cost wellness, tobacco cessation, weight management, counseling, and financial coaching programs.
• Flexible schedules, paid time off, family leave, dependent care resources, tuition assistance, and more.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

Application deadline: 07/31/2025