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, Retail (Paints & Coatings).

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 an entry-level Management & Sales Training Program participant in Chattanooga, TN. This accelerated program (typical schedule ~44 hours/week) prepares participants for a Store Management role within 18–24 months through classroom and on-the-job training, hands-on operations experience, and outside-sales exposure to commercial customers.

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What You’ll Do

You will complete a structured training program and support store operations and outside sales to grow market share and profitability.

• Complete assigned training curriculum and meet development milestones
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure high customer satisfaction
• Build and maintain deep product knowledge to make effective recommendations
• Develop relationships with wholesale and retail customers, including commercial accounts
• Assist with store administration and visual merchandising standards
• Ensure compliance with safety, loss-prevention, and security policies
• Support employee training, development, and performance management
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee concerns
• Partner with Store Manager on outside sales calls to expand market share

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Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet these baseline requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree completed by the program start date
• Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs and occasionally up to 70 lbs

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Preferred Qualifications

The following are strongly preferred but not required:

• 1+ year experience in retail, sales, or customer service
• 1+ year experience in leadership or supervisory roles
• Experience working in team-oriented settings (work, extracurriculars, military)
• Experience selling paint or paint-related products
• Familiarity with timekeeping or CRM systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Bilingual ability (Spanish or other languages a plus)

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Schedule & Location

• Location: Chattanooga, TN (onsite)
• Typical schedule: approximately 44 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay (source data): $89,276 per year (estimated). Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
• Confidential Client offers benefits and programs to support life, career, and connection, including healthcare, retirement savings, development opportunities, and employee assistance programs. Specific benefit eligibility and details will be provided during the hiring process.

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Background Check & Legal Notices

Because this role involves customer contact, access to cash, and company property, employment may be contingent on a background check consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Confidential Client will consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process. If you need an accommodation, please notify the hiring contact.

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Why Join

• Structured leadership and sales development with a clear path to store management
• Hands-on experience managing a high-value retail business and working with commercial customers
• Professional networking and community engagement opportunities
• A promote-from-within culture that supports long-term career growth

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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.