Store Manager in Training
CVS Health
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- SalesOperations
- Work
- On-site in Hawthorne
- Pay
- $18.5–$28.67 an hour
- Skill demand
- Operations83%Sales80%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) is a development-focused role designed to prepare individuals for a CVS Store Manager position. The program offers a self-paced, collaborative training over 16 weeks, incorporating virtual and hands-on learning experiences. Support for development comes from a District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and a Store Manager coach.
Key Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to support and lead the team.
- Perform customer care duties to provide high levels of service.
- Execute merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
- Manage store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.
- Actively engage in Key Learning Experiences to support the path to promotion.
- Support the store as a management team member and lead in a manner consistent with CVS values and policies.
- Engage colleagues in support of the company's purpose.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High School diploma or GED
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred, or relevant work experience may be considered)
- Retail management experience, or experience as a CVS Supervisor
- 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.
- 40 anticipated weekly hours.
- Full time time type.
- Pay Range: $18.50 - $28.67
Qualifications
- Communicate well verbally and in writing.
- Perform customer care duties.
- Execute merchandising strategies.
- Manage store inventory and assets.
- Actively engage with leaders in learning experiences.
- Support the store as a management team member.
- Lead consistently with CVS values and policies.
- Engage colleagues in support of the company's purpose.
- Willingness to accept promotion roles within the market.
Note: Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position. Promotion is dependent on various factors including performance and availability of openings.