Store Manager in Training

CVS Health; Third Lake (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking candidates for the Store Manager In Training (SMIT) Program. This 16-week development role prepares individuals for Store Manager positions through collaborative training and hands-on experiences. Candidates will learn essential skills to lead teams, manage inventory, and enhance customer care. The position offers a full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits, including medical plans and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Medical Plans

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Communicate effectively to support and lead your team.
• Implement merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer care duties to ensure high service levels.
• Manage store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.

Skills

Communication

Customer Care

Inventory Management

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 role is a development-focused position designed to prepare you for a Store Manager role at CVS. The program lasts 16 weeks and includes self-paced, collaborative training with virtual and hands-on learning experiences. Support for your growth includes your District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to support and lead your team.
• Perform customer care duties to ensure high service levels.
• Implement merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
• Manage store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.

Expectations for SMITs

• Engage actively with your leader during Key Learning Experiences to support your promotion path.
• Support your store as a management team member, leading in alignment with CVS values and policies.
• Engage colleagues to support the company's purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
• Be willing to accept promotion roles within the market.

Note: Selection as an SMIT does not guarantee promotion to Store Manager; promotion depends on performance and available openings.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or relevant work experience in retail management or as a CVS Supervisor

Additional Details

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 45

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $18.50 - $28.67 per hour

Our colleagues are our future. We offer comprehensive benefits, including medical plans, 401(k), employee stock purchase, wellness programs, paid time off, flexible schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, tuition assistance, and retiree medical access.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

Application deadline: 08/11/2025

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.