Store Manager in Training

CVS Health

Petaluma, CAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn

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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
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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.

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