Management & Sales Training Program
The Management & Sales Training Program at Confidential Client is an accelerated entry-level role designed to prepare candidates for store management within 18-24 months. The program provides comprehensive training in sales, customer service, operations, and leadership, focusing on growing market share through commercial sales and developing skills necessary for successful store management. Participants gain hands-on experience managing a high-value business, building professional networks, and advancing their careers within a promote-from-within culture.
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.
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 for a Store Management role (typical progression into Assistant Store Manager after initial training). Over 18–24 months you’ll learn store operations, customer service, sales, merchandising, finance and leadership while supporting a high-volume retail/wholesale location.
- Support and complete the structured training curriculum
- Learn and apply retail operations, merchandising, inventory, and loss-prevention procedures
- Build and maintain product knowledge to make effective recommendations to customers
- Drive outside and inside sales to grow market share (commercial accounts such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers)
- Collaborate with store leadership to oversee store strategy and performance
- Assist with employee training, development, performance management, and corrective actions
- Ensure exceptional customer service and respond to customer/employee concerns
- Maintain store condition, visual merchandising, and promotional displays
- Complete store administration tasks and use timekeeping/CRM systems as required
Schedule & Compensation
- Typical schedule: 44 hours per week (may include evenings and weekends)
- Estimated pay (from source): $130,110 per year — this is an estimated figure and actual compensation will depend on experience, location, and other factors.
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
- Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license
- Must hold a bachelor's degree by the start of the program
- Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve items from shelves/floor stacks and lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ year retail, sales, or customer service experience
- 1+ year leadership experience (supervising or leading teams)
- Team-oriented experience (work, extracurriculars, military service, etc.)
- Experience selling paint or paint-related products
- Experience using timekeeping and/or CRM systems
- Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
- Multilingual ability; Spanish is a plus
What You’ll Gain
- Structured leadership and sales training with clear career trajectory
- Professional development, formal performance discussions, and networking opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits and resources to support life, career growth, and well-being
- Experience growing commercial accounts and managing a high-volume retail business
Background Checks & Compliance
Confidential Client may require criminal history background checks consistent with business requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws.
Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in hiring on any basis prohibited by law.
Location
This opening is for a role based in Jupiter, FL. Candidates should expect to work on-site per the program schedule; relocation for later opportunities may be requested.
Notes
- Applicants will not be asked to provide payment or unsolicited sensitive financial information during the recruiting process.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact Careertakes.
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.
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