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

Confidential Client’s Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level development program that prepares participants for a Store Management career track (typical progression to Assistant Store Manager after initial training). You will gain hands-on experience across store operations, sales, and leadership while supporting a high-volume retail business.

• Complete an established, structured training curriculum (initial 8-week core training with ongoing development).
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with retail and commercial clients (painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, etc.).
• Partner with store leadership to make outside sales calls and grow market share.
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Learn and apply product knowledge to make effective customer recommendations and solutions.
• Complete store administration tasks, maintain accurate records, and use timekeeping/CRM systems.
• Maintain store condition and visual merchandising standards, including promotional setups.
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action when needed.
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee concerns in a professional manner.
• Follow safety, loss prevention, and security policies to protect people and assets.

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship now or in the future.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license required.
• Bachelor’s degree completed by the start of the development program.
• Ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to retrieve materials from shelves and floor stacks and to lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs on occasion.

Preferred qualifications:

• At least 1 year experience in retail, sales, or customer service.
• At least 1 year of supervisory, leadership, or team-leading experience.
• Experience selling paint or paint-related products is a plus.
• Experience using timekeeping and/or CRM systems.
• Team-oriented background (work, extracurriculars, military service, etc.).
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities.
• Multilingual ability; Spanish fluency is a plus.

Background check and fair chance:

• Job duties involve customer contact and access to cash, equipment, and sensitive information; a criminal history review is required where permitted and consistent with applicable laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local laws (including Fair Chance laws where applicable).

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Schedule & Compensation

• Typical schedule: approximately 44 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends.
• Estimated pay: $95,790 per year (estimated). Actual compensation will depend on experience, location, and other factors; Confidential Client follows applicable pay-transparency and compensation disclosure laws.

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What You’ll Gain / Benefits

• Structured career development with clear advancement pathways into store management and beyond.
• Leadership development and formal review discussions to support your goals.
• Hands-on sales and operations experience managing a high-volume business.
• Professional networking opportunities in the local community and with commercial customers.
• Competitive benefits package (health, retirement, and more) — details provided to candidates during the hiring process.
• Inclusive workplace and commitment to employee well-being and growth.

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Additional Notes

• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Confidential Client will never request payment or sensitive financial information (bank details, social security numbers, etc.) during the hiring process.
• This posting may include relocation expectations for future roles; candidates should be prepared to discuss mobility during interviews.

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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.