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 in Bozeman, MT prepares you for a Store Management role within 18–24 months through hands-on training, mentorship and progressive responsibility. You will work with store leadership to manage a high-volume retail location and grow market share by selling to commercial and retail customers.

• Complete an 8-week core training program and ongoing development activities
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Learn operations, finance, merchandising, loss prevention and customer service
• Build and maintain product knowledge to provide strong customer recommendations
• Build and maintain relationships with wholesale and retail accounts (painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, etc.)
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls to grow commercial business
• Maintain store administration, visual merchandising and safety/loss-prevention standards
• Support employee training, development, and performance management
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee concerns professionally

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Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license required
• Bachelor’s degree completed by the program start date
• Ability (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 occasionally
• Willingness to work a typical schedule of ~44 hours per week, which may include evenings and weekends

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Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in retail, sales, or customer service
• At least 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience (work, extracurricular, or military)
• Experience selling paint or related products is a plus
• Familiarity with timekeeping or CRM systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Multi-language ability; Spanish proficiency a plus
• Demonstrated success working in team settings

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What You’ll Gain

• Structured career path with clear progression toward management
• Leadership development and formal performance discussions to support growth
• Practical training in sales, marketing, finance, operations and customer service
• Professional networking and community engagement opportunities
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package (details provided if selected)

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Additional Information & Compliance

Job duties involve customer contact (may include minors) and access to cash, electronic equipment, personal information and merchandise. A criminal background check may be required where permitted by law to protect employees, customers and operations.

Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Confidential Client will not ask candidates for payment or sensitive personal information (e.g., bank account numbers, national identification numbers) during the hiring 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.