About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by Confidential Client, Retail.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Details

This accelerated, entry-level Management & Sales Training Program prepares candidates for store management responsibilities in 18–24 months. The typical schedule is 44 hours per week and may include evenings and weekends. Successful completion of the initial 8-week training commonly leads to an Assistant Store Manager role. You will support Confidential Client’s store operations, develop customer relationships, and grow market share by selling to large commercial customers.

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What You’ll Do

• Complete formal training and development milestones within the program
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Deliver a high level of customer service to retail and wholesale customers
• Build and maintain product knowledge to make effective recommendations
• Assist with store administration, merchandising, and visual standards
• Support employee training, development, and performance management
• Partner with store leadership to make outside sales calls and expand market share
• Ensure compliance with safety, loss prevention, and security policies

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What You’ll Gain

• Leadership development and a clear promotion path into retail management
• Hands-on experience in sales, marketing, finance, and store operations
• Professional networking and community engagement opportunities

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for employment now or in the future
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license
• Must have a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion

Preferred qualifications:

• At least one (1) year experience in retail, sales, or customer service
• Experience in leadership or supervising others
• Prior team-oriented experience (work, extracurriculars, or military service)
• Experience selling paint or related products is a plus
• Familiarity with CRM or timekeeping systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Bilingual ability (Spanish or other languages) is a plus

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Compensation & Logistics

• Estimated base salary: $72,651 per year (estimated)
• Typical schedule: 44 hours/week; evenings and weekends may be required
• Location: Nashville, TN, US
• Note: Job duties involve contact with customers and access to cash, customer data, and other assets; a criminal background check and verification may be required to protect customers, staff, and the business

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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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