Store Manager in Training

CVS Health; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is offering the Store Manager In Training (SMIT) program in Wayne, NJ. This development role prepares you for a CVS Store Manager position through a structured 16-week, self-paced and hands-on training path, with a district leader and store coach supporting your growth.

You will gain experience in leadership, merchandising, customer care and store operations, with a clear path to promotion based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree required; four-year degree preferred.
• Retail management experience or CVS supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the path to Store Manager within the designated market.
• Participate in the SMIT program with a 16-week development plan.
• Collaborate with District Leader, HRBP, Training Store Manager and Store Manager coach.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Merchandising

Inventory management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Four-year college degree preferred

Job description

Who is CVS Health®

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.

Store Manager In Training (SMIT) Program

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.

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 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.

Qualifications & Conditions

• 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 - $28.67

The typical pay range for this role is:

$18.50 - $28.67

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
• 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.
• 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: 09/25/2026

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