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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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring for an accelerated Management & Sales Training Program based in Cincinnati, OH. This entry-level development program is designed to prepare participants for a Store Management role over 18–24 months, with an initial intensive training period and structured on-the-job learning.

Schedule: typically 44 hours per week; evenings and weekends may be required.

Compensation (est.): $91,645 per year (estimated).

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What You’ll Do

• Complete the training curriculum and meet development milestones
• Collaborate with store management to support and oversee a high-volume retail location
• Learn and execute operations, merchandising, loss prevention, and store administration
• Sell to wholesale and large commercial customers (e.g., contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers)
• Build product knowledge to provide effective customer recommendations
• Maintain store condition and visual merchandising standards, including promotional displays
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee concerns professionally
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls to grow market share

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What You’ll Gain

• Leadership development and a clear path into store management roles
• Hands-on sales, customer service, finance, and operations experience
• Professional networking and community relationship building
• Ongoing development conversations and formal coaching tied to your career path

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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 (with or without reasonable accommodation) to retrieve items from shelves and floor stacks and lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of retail, sales, or customer service experience
• 1+ year in a leadership role, supervising others or leading teams
• Experience in team-oriented settings (work, extracurriculars, military, etc.)
• Experience selling paint or paint-related products is a plus
• Experience with timekeeping or CRM systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Bilingual ability (Spanish a plus)

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Background Checks & Compliance

This role involves contact with customers (which may include minors) and access to cash, electronic equipment, personal information, and store inventory. A criminal history review may be required where permitted by law to protect customers, employees, and business operations. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Confidential Client is committed to compliance with applicable employment laws and will follow all required hiring and background check procedures for positions in Ohio and other jurisdictions.

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Benefits & Culture

Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package and resources for career growth, well-being, and financial planning. You’ll work in an inclusive environment focused on development and community connection.

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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.