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10 Mar 2024
District of Columbia, Washington 00000 Washington USA

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General Summary: The Store Manager In Training (SMIT) job is the first step in the CVS/pharmacy Retail Management Development Program, and is a short-term role (not to exceed 24 months) that provides both work assignments and training opportunities to prepare SMITs to be promoted into a Store Manager role. From the date of entry into the CVS/pharmacy Retail Management Development program as an SMIT, it may be possible to progress to a Store Manager position within 12 weeks-24 months, depending on the prior experience and performance of the SMIT, and then to field management and/or executive opportunities in 3-5 years.A SMIT is a member of the Store Management team, and as such, fulfills the company purpose of helping people on their path to better health by driving store execution and performance while building consumer loyalty to CVS/pharmacy through a focus on excellent customer service. Under the supervision of the Store Manager, the SMIT will maintain an engaged, productive store team through strong leadership, demonstrating initiative and leading by example.The SMIT is responsible for supporting the Store Manager in the total leadership and strategic operation of a CVS/pharmacy store including:Overall store management, supervision, and policy implementationSales and inventory managementEmployee staffing, training, and developmentFinancial managementCustomer service leadershipThe Store Management team receives support from their individual store team, but other support and direction come from regional field management, call centers, distribution centers, and Customer Support Center headquarters.In addition to day-to-day management responsibilities, SMITs are also responsible for completing operations and management skills training, and learning about key aspects of the business and CVS/pharmacy culture, in order to prepare for promotion to a Store Manager position. This extensive training course is designed to provide a strong foundation to prepare a SMIT to be able to assume supervisory duties and operational control of a store immediately upon promotion into a Store Manager position. SMITs must maintain satisfactory performance and must demonstrate consistent progression through the training program in order to remain in the role and be considered for Store Manager openings. No SMIT may remain in role for longer than 24 months.Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position. Whether and when an SMIT is actually promoted to Store Manager is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to performance and availability of Store Manager openings.ResponsibilitiesManagementLead others and work effectively with store crewsSupervise, assign and direct activities of the stores crewEffectively communicate information to store crew and supervisors in an open and timely mannerSupport Store Manager with actions plans for operational and service improvementCustomer ServiceAssist customers with their questions, problems and complaintsPromote CVS customer service culture (greet, offer help, and thank)Provide colleagues personalized customer service feedback and coaching (E.g., myImpact coaching; myCustomer feedback; personal observations)Handle all customer relations issues in accordance with company policyPromote a positive shopping experience for all customersMaintain customer/patient confidentialityMerchandising/PresentationPrice merchandiseStock shelvesReset departments following POGs adapting them to a particular storeOrganize and execute the display and signing of weekly, major promotional and seasonal merchandiseOrganize and execute the display and maintenance of off-shelf merchandiseLoss PreventionControl use of register keys, securing door keys, alarm codes, and safe combinationsExecute locking of safe and security doors and setting of alarms when closing the storeComplete random cash verifications; journal tape checks; analyze Cashier Analysis ReportIdentify and react to shoplifters and apprehend to secure company assets and process shoplifters accordinglyProtect store assetsAdminister, monitor, and react to Internal Loss Prevention programs and systems: employee bag checks; lockers secured; receipts for purchasesMaintain and react to Electronic Article Surveillance systemEnsure price accuracy, using POS Price Accuracy Report and in-store price auditsOperationsRespond to MISReview electronic journalAccess, input, retrieve and analyze information from the computerOrder regular and promotional merchandise, maintaining appropriate inventory levels using the Telxon machineMaintain an organized office and backroomWork reserve stockOversee and execute the preparation of the daily cash report and weekly summaryDevelop sales/hours forecastsLoad and unload deliveriesLift 35 pound trays/cases to a height of 4 feetMove trays/cases from one location to anotherVerify and document billing of merchandise (check-in merchandise)Execute and document merchandise returns and inter-store transfersOperate a cash register - including: cash, check and charge transactionsBagging merchandiseExecute and document: Cash/check pulls; deposits; returned check payments; check acceptance;refunds; voids; discounts; cashier verifications; rain-checks; signing crew members on/off; taking closing readingsDeliver deposits and secure change from the bank maintain a balanced imprest fundSchedule daily, weekly activities; prepare weekly work schedules based on stores budgeted hoursFinalize weekly payrollEnsure compliance with all company policies and procedures and federal and state lawsPrepare, complete and distribute reports and records: paid out summary; key recs (accounts payable); MU/MD; customer cash discrepancy; returnable merchandise; accident reports; various other surveys as requestedOpen/close storeConduct a walk through of the store and establish a prioritized list of tasksAnswer telephoneIdentify and react to in-store repairsExecute payment of outside vendors as appropriateHuman ResourcesTrain, develop, and evaluate crew members and supervisorsExecute all necessary documentation for H.R.I.S. administration: hiring kits; staff enrollment forms, changes of status forms for all store personnelConduct performance appraisals for all directly assigned personnelEnsure on-the-job safety of all employees and treatment for employee injuries sustained on the jobCoach and execute counseling discussions with store employeesMaintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassmentFinancial Reporting/AdministrationAnalyze operating reports/documents and make recommendations on how to improve store performance and implement plansPrepare the store for a physical inventoryQualificationsWillingness to accept promotion into a CVS/pharmacy Store Manager position if promotion is offeredAbility to transfer to other CVS/pharmacy stores located within the same DistrictAbility to work a full-time flexible schedule, including some early morning, overnight and weekend shifts, to work overtime as needed, and to respond to urgent issues at the store when they arise5 + years of retail management experience, or experience as a CVS SupervisorAbility to transfer to other CVS/pharmacy locations outside of the same DistrictA high school diploma or GED is required.A four year college degree is preferred, or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.Click Here to Apply!

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