Store Manager in Training
CVS Health
Petaluma, CAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- SalesOperations
- Work
- On-site in Petaluma
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations81%Sales75%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 7, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) job is a development-focused role designed to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position. The SMIT program aims to enhance your career as a future store leader through a self-paced, collaborative training over 16 weeks, combining virtual and hands-on learning experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively engage with your leader in Key Learning Experiences to support your path to promotion during the structured program.
- 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."
- 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Communicate well verbally and in writing.
- Willingness to accept promotion roles within the market you work in.
- Willingness to accept a promotion to a 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.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred, or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
- Retail management experience, or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
- Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position.
- Promotion to Store Manager is dependent on factors including performance and availability of openings.