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 Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level development program with a clear path into store management within 18–24 months. The program begins with an initial 8-week training period and includes hands-on experience supporting store operations, outside sales to commercial customers, and leadership development. You will be employed by Confidential Client.

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What You’ll Do

• Complete the established training program and meet learning milestones
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Deliver excellent customer service and ensure high customer satisfaction
• Build and maintain product knowledge to make effective recommendations
• Develop positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers
• Perform store administration and support 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 professionally
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls to grow market share

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license required
• Bachelor’s degree required by the program start date
• Able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally
• If internal to Confidential Client, must meet internal performance and eLearning prerequisites

Preferred qualifications:

• At least 1 year experience in retail, sales, or customer service
• At least 1 year experience in leadership, supervising others, or leading teams
• Experience working in team-oriented settings (work, extracurriculars, military, etc.)
• Experience selling paint or paint-related products is a plus
• Experience with timekeeping and CRM systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Multilingual skills, Spanish proficiency a plus

Note: This role involves customer contact and access to cash, payments, equipment, and sensitive information. A criminal background check may be required where permitted by law.

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What You’ll Gain

• A structured career-development program and a clear progression path into management
• Leadership development covering customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations
• Professional networking and community relationship-building opportunities
• Real-world sales experience, including large commercial accounts and outside sales

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Schedule & Compensation

This is a full-time role with a typical schedule of 44 hours per week; evenings and weekends may be required based on business needs.

Estimated compensation (provided by source): $56,688 per year (estimated). This figure is an employer-provided estimate and may vary by location and experience.

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Other Important Information

• Physical demands include frequent lifting and stock handling as noted above.
• You may have unsupervised access to cash and customer information; appropriate background screening may be required.
• Employment is with Confidential Client. Careertakes facilitates the recruiting process as a third-party platform.

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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.