Store Manager in Training

CVS Health; Sylvania (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health in the United States is seeking candidates for the Store Manager In Training (SMIT) program, a development-focused path to become a CVS Store Manager. The 16-week, self-paced training blends virtual and hands-on experiences with mentoring from District Leaders, HR, Store Manager coaches and senior leaders to build leadership capabilities.

The program emphasizes communication, customer care, merchandising execution, inventory management and readiness to advance within the CVS market,

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication to lead a team.
• Deliver high levels of customer service.
• Assist in executing merchandising strategies to grow store sales.
• Manage store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the store leadership team while upholding CVS values and policies.
• Engage colleagues to support the company's purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
• Be prepared to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer care

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 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 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.

Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position. Whether and when you are actually promoted to Store Manager is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to performance and availability of openings.

• 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.

Anticipated Weekly Hours 45

Time Type Full time

Pay Range $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.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/18/2026

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