Store Team Leader, CA. District Leader Emerging Leader

CVS Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health in Downey, CA is hiring a Store Team Leader, DL EL, to guide a single-store team to deliver outstanding customer service and store operations. You will coach Front Store colleagues, manage scheduling, staffing, and training, and partner with Pharmacy and other store teams to uphold CVS Heart At Work values.

Ideal candidates are 2+ years in CVS Health retail leadership, 18+ years old, and enrolled in the DL EL program; GED or HS diploma required, with flexibility for early mornings,

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• 2+ years' experience in Store Team Leader role with CVS Health or equivalent retail leadership.
• Completion of all required training for current role within required timeframe.
• Currently enrolled in District Leader Emerging Leader (DL EL) program.
• High school diploma or general equivalent education (GED).
• Ability to work flexible schedules including early morning and evening shifts according to store needs; two closing shifts per week and four weekend shifts per month minimum.
• Ability to lift and exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly to move objects to and from, including overhead lifting.
• Ability to stand and walk for an extended amount of time.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain a healthy talent pipeline, including oversight of front store and cross-trained colleague performance and development, contributing to career progression, involving hiring, training, performance management, and where required, termination of employment
• Ensure appropriate staffing to operate store successfully by scheduling to demand, consistently creating and publishing the schedule 3 weeks in advance, and maintaining financial stewardship of store labor spending
• Improve store performance measures (sales, service, loyalty, shrink, compliance, etc.) by coaching colleagues and working within the #OneTeam dynamic to identify and address barriers to operation
• Maintain a safe and high-quality working environment that complies with all regulatory and company standards
• Oversee timely and quality training of front store and cross-trained colleagues
• Conduct regular check-ins with all direct reports to track business goals and maintain team engagement
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Rx DL, Pharmacy Manager, pharmacy team and any other in-store teams to foster a #OneTeam mentality and support a holistic total store staffing pipeline
• Partner with FS DL to establish store priorities, implement new initiatives, and engage all colleagues
• Act as an ambassador for CVS Health through professional behaviors and positive engagement within the community

Skills

Store leadership

Coaching

Scheduling

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Enrollment in DL EL program

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.

Position Summary

At CVSHospital, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers, and on making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system - and their personal health care - by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart, every day. Our Retail Store Team Leaders, DL EL play a critical role in building and leading teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise. As a CVS Health Store Team Leader, DL EL (STL, DL EL), you will be a single-unit retail leader responsible for leading your team to achieve operational and service excellence. The STL, DL EL will achieve success through managing, inspiring and coaching their direct reports, consisting of Front Store (FS) crew and FS management positions. The STL, DL EL will lead the store team through effective communication, consistent application of SOPs and best practices, provisioning of appropriate support to all departments, and scheduling to the needs of the business. A model for all, the STL, DL EL will demonstrate CVS Health's Heart At Work behaviors, HelpingWithHeart Actions, and will lead their team to do the same.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain a healthy talent pipeline, including oversight of front store and cross-trained colleague performance and development, contributing to career progression, involving hiring, training, performance management, and where required, termination of employment
• Ensure appropriate staffing to operate store successfully by scheduling to demand, consistently creating and publishing the schedule 3 weeks in advance, and maintaining financial stewardship of store labor spending
• Improve store performance measures (sales, service, loyalty, shrink, compliance, etc.) by coaching colleagues and working within the #OneTeam dynamic to identify and address barriers to operation
• Maintain a safe and high-quality working environment that complies with all regulatory and company standards
• Oversee timely and quality training of front store and cross-trained colleagues
• Conduct regular check‑ins with all direct reports to track business goals and maintain team engagement
• Maintain a strong working relationship with Rx DL, Pharmacy Manager, pharmacy team and any other in‑store teams (e.g., Minute Clinic, etc.) to foster a #OneTeam mentality and support a holistic total store staffing pipeline
• Partner with FS DL to establish store priorities, implement new initiatives, and engage all colleagues
• Act as an ambassador for CVS Health through professional behaviors and positive engagement within the community

Education

• High school diploma or general equivalent education (GED)

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• 2+ years' experience in Store Team Leader role with CVS Health or equivalent retail leadership experience
• Completion of all required training for current role within required timeframe
• Currently enrolled in District Leader Emerging Leader (DL EL) program
• High school diploma or general equivalent education (GED)
• Ability to work flexible schedules including early morning and evening shifts according to store needs and operating hours; two closing shifts per week and four weekend shifts per month are required at a minimum
  • Examples:
    • Store Manager, DL EL is scheduled consistently four Saturday OR Sunday shifts each month equating to working a total of four weekend shifts per month
    • Store Manager, DL EL is scheduled a Saturday and Sunday shift in the same weekend, with two weekends on per month equating to working a total of four weekend shifts per month
• Ability to lift and exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force regularly to move
• objects to and from, including overhead lifting
• Ability to stand and walk for an extended amount of time

Preferred Qualifications

The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) which are "nice to haves" in a candidate. HRBPs and leaders can use preferred qualifications to further screen candidates in the recruitment process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of Foundations for Leading (FFL) program
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Pharmacy Technician Licensure

Anticipated Weekly Hours

47.5

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$37.01 - $55.29

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. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

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: 04/03/2027

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