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.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

This accelerated, entry-level Management & Sales Training Program in Evansville, IN prepares high-potential candidates for a Store Management role within 18–24 months. You will complete an initial 8-week training, work with store leadership to manage a million-dollar location, and learn operations, sales, finance, merchandising, and people management. After training you’ll be positioned for an Assistant Store Manager role and a clear career trajectory.

• Estimated pay: $78,051 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Typical schedule: ~44 hours/week (may include evenings and weekends)
• Location: Evansville, IN

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What You’ll Do

• Complete a structured management and sales training program and related assignments
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure high customer satisfaction
• Build product knowledge to make strong, consultative recommendations
• Develop and maintain relationships with wholesale and retail customers
• Assist with store administration, merchandising, and visual standards
• Support safety, loss prevention, and security policies
• Assist in hiring, training, development, and performance management of store staff
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls to grow commercial accounts
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee issues professionally

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Minimum Qualifications

• 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 by the program start date
• Ability to retrieve items from shelves and floor stacks and lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently (up to 70 lbs occasionally), with or without reasonable accommodation
• If internal to the client, satisfactory performance rating and required eLearning completion may be required

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in retail, sales, or customer service
• 1+ year in a leadership role or supervising others
• Experience working in team-oriented settings (work, school, military, extracurriculars)
• Experience selling paint or paint-related products
• Experience with timekeeping and/or CRM systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Bilingual ability (Spanish a plus)

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Schedule, Physical & Background Requirements

• Typical schedule is approximately 44 hours per week; may include nights and weekends
• Role involves contact with customers (including minors in some settings) and access to cash, electronic equipment, and personal information — a background check may be required to protect customers, employees, and company assets
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants with disabilities

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Why Apply (Career Benefits)

• Fast-track to store management and leadership roles
• Formal coaching and development reviews
• Leadership and sales training across operations, finance, and merchandising
• Professional networking and community-facing sales experience
• Clear, merit-based advancement with promote-from-within philosophy

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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.