Store Manager in Training

CVS Health; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 25,485 - 32,897; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Store Manager In Training (SMIT) in Meridian, MS. This role is focused on developing future store leaders through a structured 16-week program that includes both virtual and hands-on training.

The ideal candidate will manage store operations, provide excellent customer service, and actively support the CVS mission of helping people on their path to better health. Retail management experience or previous experience as a CVS Supervisor is required.

The position offers a pay range between $18.50 - $23.88 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Willingness to accept a promotion to Store Manager role in the designated market.
• Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
• Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor is required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with your leader in Key Learning Experiences.
• Support your store as a management team member.
• Create a high level of service for customers.

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 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 that support your growth toward your leadership career includes 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.

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

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $18.50 - $23.88

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. 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.

Good benefit details 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.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/25/2026