Store Manager in Training
CVS Health
Lafayette, CAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- SalesOperations
- Work
- On-site in Lafayette
- Pay
- $18.5–$30.64 an hour
- Skill demand
- Operations85%Sales80%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 8, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) role is a development-focused position designed to prepare individuals for a CVS Store Manager position. The program is a collaborative, self-paced training over 16 weeks, providing virtual and hands-on learning experiences to develop leadership skills. Support for growth is provided by 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 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 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 of "helping people on their path to better health."
- Accept promotion roles within the market you work in.
- Accept a promotion to Store Manager role at any location in the designated market.
- Transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores located within the designated market.
- Work a schedule that may vary based on business needs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High School diploma or GED
- Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
- Retail management experience, or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
- Anticipated Weekly Hours: 47.5
- Time Type: Full time
- Pay Range: $18.50 - $30.64 base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary.
Qualifications
- Willingness to accept promotion into a Store Manager position.
- Ability to transfer to other CVS Pharmacy stores within the designated market.
- Ability to work a variable schedule.
- High School diploma or GED.
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
- Retail management experience or experience as a CVS Supervisor.
Note: Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position. Promotion is dependent on factors including performance and availability of openings.