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 (Retail & Manufacturing).

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 designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18–24 months. You will complete a structured training curriculum (including an initial 8-week classroom/store training), then work alongside store leadership to run and grow a high-volume retail location.

• Lead sales efforts to increase market share with commercial and retail customers (painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, etc.)
• Support daily store operations, including merchandising, inventory, cash handling, and loss prevention
• Deliver excellent customer service and build long-term customer relationships
• Assist with outside sales calls and account development alongside the Store Manager
• Support employee training, coaching, performance management and corrective action
• Maintain store condition, visual merchandising and promotional displays
• Use CRM/timekeeping systems to manage sales activity and store admin tasks
• Work a typical schedule of ~44 hours/week, which may include evenings and weekends

Estimated compensation (from source): $96,329 per year (estimated).

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What You’ll Gain

• Structured career path into store leadership with promotion-from-within culture
• Leadership development across sales, operations, finance and people management
• Hands-on professional sales experience selling to large-volume commercial accounts
• Professional networking and community engagement opportunities
• Access to benefits and programs supporting health, retirement, and total well-being

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Minimum Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without future sponsorship
• Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
• Bachelor’s degree completed by the program start date
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally (with or without reasonable accommodation)

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in retail, sales or customer service
• 1+ year experience in leadership, supervising or team-leading roles
• Experience selling paint or paint-related products
• Experience working with CRM or timekeeping systems
• Willingness to relocate for future roles
• Bilingual skills (Spanish a plus)

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Working Conditions & Legal Notices

• This role involves contact with customers (may include minors) and exposure to cash, electronic equipment, personal information, and merchandise. A criminal background check may be required where permitted by law.
• Employment decisions will comply with federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable law (including fair chance/local ordinances where applicable).
• Confidential Client will not request payment or sensitive financial information during recruiting (no legitimate request for bank account numbers, social security, or payment).

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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.