About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Program overview

Confidential Client is hiring for an entry-level Management & Sales Training Program based in Birmingham, AL. This accelerated development program is designed to prepare participants for store management roles within approximately 18–24 months. You will complete an initial training phase and work alongside store leadership to learn operations, sales strategy, visual merchandising, and outside sales to grow commercial and retail accounts.

• Estimated pay: $84,905 per year (estimated)
• Typical schedule: 44 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends
• Employment type: Full-time

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What you’ll do

During the program you will build business and leadership skills while supporting day-to-day store performance and outside sales efforts.

• Complete structured training consistent with the program curriculum
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
• Build and maintain product knowledge to make effective recommendations
• Develop positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers, including commercial accounts
• Complete store administration and daily operational tasks
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
• Support employee training, development, and performance management activities
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee concerns professionally
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls to expand market share

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Minimum qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
• Bachelor’s degree completed by the start of the development program
• Able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs on occasion

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Preferred qualifications

• 1+ year experience in retail, sales, or customer service
• 1+ year experience in a leadership role (supervising or leading teams)
• Experience working in team-oriented settings (work, extracurriculars, military, etc.)
• Experience selling paint or related products (helpful but not required)
• Experience with timekeeping or customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Multilingual ability; Spanish language skills a plus

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Physical & background-check information

This role includes customer contact (which may include minors), access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, and store merchandise. A criminal history check may be required when job-related and consistent with federal, state, and local law to protect customers, employees, vendors, and the business.

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What you’ll gain

Confidential Client’s program provides hands-on leadership development and professional sales training with a clear career path toward store and district management. Participants receive:

• Structured career development and formal reviews
• Leadership and operations training (sales, finance, merchandising, customer service)
• Professional networking and community engagement opportunities
• Benefits overview and total compensation information provided during hiring

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Location & relocation

This position is based in Birmingham, AL. Candidates should be prepared for a local store schedule and should indicate willingness to relocate for future leadership opportunities if applicable.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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