Store Manager in Training

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 25,485 - 39,495; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is building a leadership pipeline by offering a Store Manager In Training (SMIT) program designed to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position. The program spans 16 weeks with self-paced, collaborative training, including virtual and hands-on experiences, supported by district leadership, HR, a Training Store Manager, and a Store Manager coach.

As a participant, you will develop in customer service, merchandising, and inventory management while gaining leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Retail management experience, or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
• The four-year college degree is preferred, or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communicate clearly

Customer service

Merchandising

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

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 includes: your District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and your Store Manager coach.

Key Skills

• 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.

Expectations

• 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 of "helping people on their path to better health."
• Be willing to accept promotion roles with the market that you work in.

Selection Criteria

• 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 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.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Retail management experience, or experience as a CVS Supervisor.

Compensation

• Anticipated Weekly Hours: 45
• Time Type: Full time
• Pay Range: $18.50 - $28.67

Benefits

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.

Application Closing

The application window for this opening will close on: 09/09/2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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