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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Position Overview

This accelerated, entry-level Management & Sales Training Program prepares you for a Store Management role in 18–24 months. Participants complete an initial 8-week intensive training, then work alongside store leadership to manage operations, develop customer relationships, and grow market share with commercial and retail customers. The role typically averages a 44-hour workweek and may include evenings and weekends.

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What You’ll Do

• Complete structured training consistent with the established program
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Build and maintain product knowledge to make effective customer recommendations
• Develop positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers (contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers)
• Assist with store administration and day-to-day operations
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, including safety, loss prevention, and security
• 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
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls to expand market share

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Minimum Requirements

• 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
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license
• Must possess a bachelor’s degree by the start of the development program
• Must be 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 leadership roles, supervising others, or leading teams
• Experience working in team-oriented settings (work, extracurriculars, military service)
• Prior experience selling paint or paint-related products (helpful, not required)
• Familiarity with timekeeping or customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Willingness to relocate for future career opportunities
• Multilingual abilities, Spanish a plus

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Compensation, Schedule & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $109,070 per year (estimated)
• Typical schedule: ~44 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends
• The program offers leadership development, formal performance and development reviews, networking opportunities, and a clear career path into store management and beyond
• General benefits information is available from the employer upon request; benefit eligibility and offerings will vary based on location and hire date

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Background Checks & Legal Notices

• This role involves access to cash, electronic payment methods, personal information, and customer contact. A criminal history review may be required where permitted by law to protect customers, employees, vendors, and the business.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair chance and ban-the-box regulations where applicable.
• The Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on any basis protected by law.

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Why Join This Program

• Accelerated learning and measurable milestones toward store management
• Hands-on leadership training across customer service, sales, operations, and finance
• Professional networking and community engagement to grow market share and your career
• Opportunity to progress internally under a promote-from-within philosophy

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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.