Store Manager in Training

CVS Health; Hightstown (NJ); On-site; USD 25,485 - 36,162; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health in Hightstown, NJ is seeking a Store Manager In Training (SMIT) to prepare for a leadership role in the store. This position focuses on development with a 16-week training program that combines virtual and hands-on experiences.

The ideal candidate will manage a team, drive store performance, and ensure compliance with CVS values. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably a bachelor’s degree, along with relevant retail management experience. Full-time role with a pay range of $18.50 - $26.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Willingness to accept a promotion to Store Manager role at any location.
• Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
• Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with your leader in Key Learning Experiences.
• Support store operations as a management team member.
• Lead in a manner consistent with CVS values and policies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer care

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, 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, that 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 are invested in your growth and anticipate that you will be as well. We expect our SMIT's to 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 of "helping people on their path to better health"; be willing to accept promotion roles with the market that you work in.

Eligibility and Requirements

• 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). A four‑year college degree is preferred, or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Retail management experience, or experience as a CVS Supervisor.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

45

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

$18.50 - $26.25 (base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary)

Great Benefits For Great People

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.

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