About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.

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

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What You’ll Do

This accelerated, entry-level Management & Sales Training Program prepares you for a Store Management role in 18–24 months. You will:

• Complete an 8-week formal training program and ongoing development activities
• 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 customer recommendations
• Develop positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers, including painting contractors and purchasing agents
• Assist with store administration, visual merchandising, and maintaining exceptional store condition
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action processes
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security
• Partner with the Store Manager to make outside sales calls and grow market share
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee concerns professionally

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Who We’re Looking For (Minimum Requirements)

• At least 18 years of age
• 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 program start date
• Ability to retrieve items from shelves/floor stacks and lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently (up to 70 lbs occasionally), with or without reasonable accommodation

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in retail, sales, or customer service
• 1+ year experience in leadership roles (supervising or leading teams)
• Experience working in team-oriented settings (work, extracurriculars, military, etc.)
• Experience selling paint or paint-related products (helpful, not required)
• Familiarity with timekeeping and CRM systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Bilingual ability or fluency in Spanish is a plus

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Schedule & Location Notes

• Typical schedule: ~44 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends
• This role involves customer-facing work, possible supervised or unsupervised access to cash, payment methods, equipment, personal information and other items of value. A criminal history review may be required where legally permitted.

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What You’ll Gain

• Structured career path with leadership development and promotion-from-within opportunities
• Hands-on experience across customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations
• Professional networking opportunities within the local community and commercial accounts
• A foundation for a long-term career in retail management and sales

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Compensation & Benefits

The confidential client provides compensation, benefits, and other offerings that vary by role and location. Compensation decisions are based on experience, skill set, licensure/certifications, and other business factors. Any wage information published by third parties is an estimate and may not reflect the final offer for a specific hire.

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Additional Information

• The confidential client considers qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• As a federal contractor, the confidential client may request priority referral of protected veterans where applicable.
• The confidential client will never request payment or sensitive financial information (bank account numbers, social security numbers, etc.) during the recruiting process.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.