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, Paints, Coatings & Retail.

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 role prepares you for a Store Management position in 18–24 months. You will:

• Complete an 8-week formal training program covering operations, sales, finance, merchandising, and leadership.
• Support store management in running a high-volume, million-dollar retail business.
• Grow market share through inside and outside sales to large commercial customers (painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, etc.).
• Deliver excellent customer service and make effective product recommendations.
• Assist with store administration, visual merchandising, loss prevention, and safety compliance.
• Support employee development, performance management, and corrective action when needed.
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls and community relationship-building.
• Maintain store condition and promotional displays to meet company standards.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree completed by the start of the program.
• Ability to retrieve items from shelves and floor stacks and lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally (with or without reasonable accommodation).

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Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of retail, sales, or customer service experience.
• At least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role (work, extracurriculars, military, etc.).
• Experience selling paint or paint-related products or working with wholesale customers.
• Familiarity with timekeeping or CRM systems.
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities.
• Bilingual ability (Spanish a plus).

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated annual pay: $96,110 per year (estimated).
• Typical schedule: 44 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends.
• Employment type: FULL_TIME. Note: Compensation decisions are based on experience, skills, and other factors. The disclosed estimate reflects the source posting and has not been adjusted for geographic differential.

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Training, Career Growth & Benefits

• Structured leadership development with formal reviews and development planning.
• Clear career path—successful program completion may lead to Assistant Store Manager and beyond.
• Professional networking and community engagement to support sales growth and career visibility.
• Benefits overview available via the client’s candidate benefits portal (details provided to applicants).

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Safety, Background & Legal Notices

• Job duties include customer contact and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, and merchandise; a criminal history review may be required to protect customers, employees, and business operations.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered per applicable federal, state, and local laws (including fair chance ordinances where applicable).
• Our client is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor; candidates will not be discriminated against on protected bases.
• Recruiting team members will never request payment or sensitive personal information (e.g., bank account numbers, national ID) during the application 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.