Store Manager in Training

CVS Health; South Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health offers a development-focused Store Manager In Training (SMIT) program to prepare candidates for a Store Manager position. The role involves self-paced training, hands-on learning, and key responsibilities like customer care and executing merchandising strategies. Successful trainees may be considered for promotion based on performance.

Benefits

Medical plans

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Family leave

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Flexible work schedule based on business needs.
• Retail management experience or CVS Supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage actively in Key Learning Experiences.
• Support store management and lead in alignment with CVS values.
• Manage store inventory and assets.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Customer care

Managing store inventory

Executing merchandising strategies

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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.

Store Manager In Training (SMIT) Program

The SMIT program is a development-focused role designed to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position. It involves a self-paced, collaborative training over 16 weeks, with virtual and hands-on learning experiences supported by your District Leader, HR Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach.

Key Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication to support and lead your team.
• Customer care duties to provide high levels of service.
• Executing merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
• Managing store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.

Expectations for SMITs

• Engage actively in Key Learning Experiences to support your promotion path.
• Support store management and lead in alignment with CVS values and policies.
• Engage colleagues in supporting the company's purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
• Willingness to accept promotion roles within the market.

Promotion to Store Manager is not guaranteed and depends on performance and availability of openings.

Minimum Requirements

• Willingness to accept a promotion to a Store Manager role at any location within the market.
• Ability to transfer within the market.
• Flexible work schedule based on business needs.
• High School diploma or GED; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Retail management experience or CVS Supervisor experience preferred.

Additional Details

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 45

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $18.50 - $23.88 per hour

Our benefits include medical plans, 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, wellness programs, paid time off, flexible schedules, family leave, tuition assistance, and more. For details, visit CVS Benefits.

The application window closes on 08/18/2025. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with laws.