Store Manager in Training
CVS Health
Chicago, ILFresher3h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- SalesOperations
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- $18.5–$28.67 an hour
- Skill demand
- Operations84%Sales83%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 3, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) job is a development-focused role crafted to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position. The SMIT program is designed to enhance your career as a future store leader. This is a full-time position with anticipated weekly hours of 45. The typical pay range for this role is $18.50 - $28.67 per hour.
Development Program
- A self-paced, collaborative training program spanning 16 weeks.
- Both virtual and hands-on learning experiences.
- Support for your growth from your District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and Store Manager coach.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.
- Actively engage with your leader in Key Learning Experiences.
- Support your 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: "helping people on their path to better health."
- Be willing to accept promotion roles within your market.
- Be willing to accept a promotion to a Store Manager role at any location in the designated market.
- Ability to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market.
- Ability to work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High School diploma or GED
- Bachelor's Degree
- Retail management experience, or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
- A four-year college degree is preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
Benefits
- Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, and wellness programs, based on eligibility.