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

The Management & Sales Training Program in Atascadero, CA is an accelerated, entry-level development program designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18–24 months. You will complete an initial 8-week training program and then work alongside store leadership to learn store operations, sales, outside-account development, and team leadership while supporting a high-volume retail location.

This is a full-time role (typical schedule ~44 hours/week) and may include evenings and weekends. The position involves regular contact with customers and occasional access to cash, electronic equipment, and other items of value; a background check may be required where permitted by law.

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Key Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with the established program and development milestones
• Support store business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service and product recommendations
• Build and maintain product knowledge to advise retail and wholesale clients effectively
• Develop positive relationships with painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial customers to grow market share
• Assist with store administration, merchandising, and maintaining outstanding store condition and visual standards
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action when needed
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee concerns professionally and promptly
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls to expand business opportunities

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What You’ll Gain

• Structured leadership development with formal reviews of objectives and progress
• Training across customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and store operations
• Professional networking opportunities within the community and across commercial accounts
• A clear career trajectory with internal promotion opportunities after program completion

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Estimated Compensation

• Estimated: $115,191 per year (estimated figure provided by source). Compensation decisions consider experience, skills, certifications, and other business needs; final offer may vary.

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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 before program start)
• Ability to retrieve materials from shelves and floor stacks and lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs on occasion (with or without reasonable accommodation)

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Preferred Qualifications

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

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Additional Hiring Notes

Confidential Client considers qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act where applicable. Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.

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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.