Store Manager in Training
CVS Health
Chicago, ILFresher4h 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
- Sales82%Operations82%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) is a development-focused role designed to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position. This program offers a self-paced, collaborative training over 16 weeks, combining virtual and hands-on learning experiences to develop your leadership skills. You will be supported by a team including 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 to support your path to promotion.
- 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."
- Be willing to accept promotion roles within your market.
- 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.
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, or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
Qualifications
- Communication skills (verbal and written)
- Customer care skills
- Merchandising strategy execution
- Inventory management
- Asset management
- Willingness to accept promotion and transfer within the designated market.
- Anticipated Weekly Hours: 45
- Time Type: Full time
- Pay Range: $18.50 - $28.67 per hour (This represents the base hourly rate or annual full-time salary; actual offer depends on experience, education, geography, and other factors.)