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

Confidential Client is recruiting for an accelerated Management & Sales Training Program based in Mansión de Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. This is an entry-level, full-time development program designed to prepare participants for store management roles within 18–24 months. The program combines classroom and on-the-job training focused on sales, operations, customer service, leadership, and outside/ commercial sales.

Typical schedule: approximately 44 hours per week; evenings and weekends may be required.

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What You’ll Do

• Complete an 8-week initial training program and ongoing development milestones
• Support strategies to grow sales and optimize store profitability
• Deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
• Build and maintain product knowledge to provide strong recommendations
• Develop relationships with wholesale and retail customers, including large commercial users
• Assist with store administration, merchandising, and maintaining store condition
• Ensure compliance with safety, loss prevention, and security policies
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee concerns professionally
• Partner with Store Manager on outside sales calls to expand market share

Note: this role may involve contact with minors and access to cash, payment methods, electronic equipment, personal data, and merchandise. A criminal background check may be required.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the country of employment without 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 materials from shelves and floor stacks and lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally

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Preferred Qualifications

• 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 (employment, extracurricular, military)
• Prior experience selling paint or paint-related products (advantageous)
• Experience using timekeeping and/or CRM systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) or proficiency in multiple languages

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What You’ll Gain

• Clearly defined career path with promotion-from-within philosophy
• Leadership development and management training across customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations
• Professional networking and community engagement opportunities
• Real-world experience managing a high-revenue retail location and selling to commercial customers

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Compensation & Schedule

• Estimated annual compensation (source): $80,784 per year (estimated)
• Full-time role; typical schedule ~44 hours/week; may include evenings and weekends

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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.

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