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, Paints & Coatings Manufacturing & Retail (CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT).

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 Management & Sales Training Program prepares early-career candidates for store management and professional sales roles within an 18–24 month development track. You will complete a structured 8-week training sequence and then work alongside store leadership to manage a high-volume retail location and develop outside sales of commercial accounts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Complete the assigned training curriculum and development milestones
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Provide outstanding customer service and build long-term customer relationships
• Learn and maintain product knowledge to make effective customer recommendations
• Build relationships with wholesale and retail customers, including painting contractors and purchasing agents
• Complete store administration and ensure compliance with safety, loss-prevention, and security policies
• Maintain store standards, merchandising, and promotional displays
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action processes
• Respond to and resolve customer or employee concerns professionally
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls to grow market share

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Schedule & Compensation

• Typical schedule: 44 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends.
• Estimated pay (provided by source): $102,146 per year (estimated).
  • Compensation decisions are based on experience, skills, training, certifications, and business needs. The disclosed estimate has not been adjusted for geographic differentials.

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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
• 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

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in retail, sales, or customer service
• 1+ year experience in leadership or supervising roles
• Experience working in team-oriented settings (work, extracurricular activities, military service)
• Experience selling paint or related products and using POS/timekeeping/CRM systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Multilingual ability; Spanish fluency a plus

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Why Join (Professional Development & Benefits)

• Clear career progression from trainee to Assistant Store Manager and beyond under a promote-from-within approach
• Leadership development, sales, operations, marketing, and finance training
• Professional networking and community engagement opportunities to build business and personal success
• Access to medical, retirement, and other benefits per the client’s benefits program (see employer materials for details)
• Supportive culture with resources for growth, well-being, and inclusion

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Additional Hiring & Legal Notes

• The role involves contact with customers (which may include minors) and access to cash, electronic equipment, customer data, and merchandise. A criminal history review may be required as part of pre-employment screening to protect customers, staff, and business operations.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, including applicable California fair chance laws and local ordinances.
• The Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified candidates without unlawful discrimination.
• Confidential Client (via Careertakes) will never request payment or sensitive financial information during recruitment (e.g., bank account numbers or national ID) as part of the application 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.