Store Manager in Training

The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) job is a development focused role that is crafted to prepare you for a CVS Store Manager position.

The SMIT program is designed to enhance your career as a future store leader. We support your development towards the store manager role by participating in a self-paced, collaborative training over the span of 16 weeks.

We provide both virtual and hands on learning experiences to develop you as a leader. Our team of people, that support your growth toward your leadership career include: your District Leader, Human Resources Business Partner, Training Store Manager, and your Store Manager coach.

• 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 the store inventory and assets to maintain profitability.

We are invested in your growth and anticipate that you will be as well. We expect our SMIT's to:

• Actively engage with your leader in Key Learning Experiences to support you on your path to promotion during the structured program.

• Support your store as management team member and lead in a manner that is consistent with CVS values and policies.

• Engage your colleagues in support of the company's purpose of "helping people on their path to better health."

• Be willing to accept promotion roles with the market that you work in.

Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position. Whether and when you are actually promoted to Store Manager is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to performance and availability of openings.

• 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.

• 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.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/06/2026