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.

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Overview

This accelerated, entry-level Management & Sales Training Program in Washington, DC prepares you for a Store Management role within 18–24 months. You'll complete an initial 8‑week training and then move into on-the-job development with the goal of progressing into an Assistant Store Manager and beyond. This is a full-time role (typical schedule ~44 hours/week) that may include evenings and weekends. The program focuses on retail operations and professional sales to large commercial customers.

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What You’ll Do

• Complete structured training consistent with the established development program
• Collaborate with store management to operate and grow a high-volume, million-dollar business
• Sell to commercial customers such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other high-volume buyers
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
• Build and maintain product knowledge to make effective recommendations
• Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers
• Complete store administration and support visual merchandising and promotional displays
• 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 complaints
• Partner with the Store Manager to make outside sales calls and expand market share

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Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (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 at least a bachelor’s degree by the start of the development program
• Must be able, 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

• At least one (1) year experience in retail, sales, or customer service
• At least one (1) year of leadership experience (supervising others or leading teams)
• Experience working in team-oriented settings (work, extracurriculars, military, etc.)
• Previous experience selling paint or paint-related products (helpful but not required)
• Experience with timekeeping or CRM systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in more than one language; Spanish language skills are a plus

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Compensation & Schedule

• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Typical schedule: ~44 hours per week (may include evenings/weekends)
• Estimated pay: $117,132 per year (estimated)
• This role may require a background check due to duties that include access to cash, customer payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise, and interaction with customers (may include minors).

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Benefits & Development

Confidential Client provides career development, leadership training, and a benefits package designed to support life, career, and community connection. You will receive coaching and formal development discussions throughout the program to help you shape a long-term career in retail management and professional sales.

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Equal Employment & Fair Chance

Confidential Client is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, or other protected characteristics. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Confidential Client is a federal contractor and encourages priority referral of protected veterans where applicable.

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Additional Notes

• Applicants should beware of scams: Confidential Client recruiting representatives will never ask for payment or request sensitive financial information (bank account numbers), government identification numbers, or other inappropriate personal information during the application process.
• This posting describes the role at the time of publication; the employer may update details consistent with applicable law.

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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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