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.

---

What You’ll Do

This accelerated, entry-level Management & Sales Training Program prepares you to move into a Store Management role (typically within 18–24 months). You will train across store operations, professional sales, and leadership skills while supporting a multi-million-dollar retail business and building relationships with commercial and retail customers.

• Complete the structured training program and initial 8-week training curriculum
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure high customer satisfaction
• Build and maintain product knowledge to provide accurate recommendations
• Develop and maintain relationships with wholesale and retail customers, including painting contractors and purchasing agents
• Assist with store administration and daily operations
• Maintain store condition, visual merchandising, and promotional displays
• Support employee training and development; assist with performance management and corrective action
• Partner with Store Manager on outside sales calls to grow market share
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee concerns

---

Who We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

Minimum requirements — applicants must meet all of the following:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree completed by the start of the program
• 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

Preferred (helpful but not required):

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

Note: Candidates will be subject to a background review where permitted and appropriate to protect customers, staff, and business operations.

---

Schedule, Compensation & Career Path

• Typical schedule: ~44 hours per week (may include evenings and weekends)
• Training duration: initial 8-week formal training; full program prepares you for management in 18–24 months
• Career trajectory: structured program with formal development discussions and clear advancement opportunities into assistant and store management roles
• Estimated pay (as advertised): $67,148 per year (estimated)

---

Why Join (What You’ll Gain)

• Limitless career opportunities in retail leadership with a promote-from-within approach
• Leadership development in customer service, sales, operations, finance, and marketing
• Professional networking and community relationship-building to grow both business and your career

---

Notes & Compliance

• This position involves contact with customers (may include minors) and access to cash, electronic equipment, personal information, and merchandise. A criminal background check may be required where permitted by law.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please disclose accommodation needs during the hiring process.

---

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.