Store Manager in Training

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement is seeking a Store Manager In Training in Fort Lee, New Jersey. This role focuses on developing future store leaders through a structured 16-week program. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree and retail management experience.

The position is full-time, with an anticipated weekly hour of 45, offering an hourly pay range between $18.50 and $28.67. A comprehensive benefits package is included for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu.
• Retail management experience or CVS Supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead team communication effectively.
• Perform customer care duties with high service levels.
• Execute merchandising strategies for sales growth.
• Manage store inventory and assets for profitability.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer care

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Retail management experience

Job description

Program Overview

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 toward the store manager role by participating in a self‑paced, collaborative 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 includes your District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and your Store Manager coach.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• 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 SMITs 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 a 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, and be willing to accept promotion roles with the market that you work in.

Promotion Eligibility

• 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor (preferred).
• Four‑year college degree preferred or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Pay & Hours

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 45

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $18.50 - $28.67 per hour 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

As a full‑time position, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources.

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.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/23/2026.

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