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, Sales.

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

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What You’ll Do

This accelerated Management & Sales Training Program prepares entry-level candidates to step into Store Management roles in approximately 18–24 months. You will complete an initial 8-week training curriculum and then work alongside store leadership to manage and grow a high-volume retail location.

• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and build long-term customer relationships.
• Develop product knowledge to make effective recommendations to retail and commercial customers.
• Assist with store administration, merchandising, safety, loss prevention, and visual standards.
• Support hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of store team members.
• Partner with the Store Manager to make outside sales calls and grow commercial accounts (e.g., painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers).

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Schedule & On-the-Job Scope

• Typical schedule: 44 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends.
• Work involves customer contact (may include minors) and access to cash, electronic equipment, and merchandise — background checks are customary where required to protect customers, staff, and operations.

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree required by the start of the development 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 on occasion.
• If internal to Confidential Client, you must meet any internal performance and eLearning prerequisites required for program eligibility.

Preferred qualifications:

• At least 1 year of retail, sales, or customer-service experience.
• Leadership experience supervising or leading teams.
• Experience in team-oriented settings (work, extracurricular, or military).
• Experience selling paint or related products, or experience with CRM/timekeeping systems.
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities.
• Multilingual ability, including Spanish, is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $91,440 per year (estimated). Actual pay will depend on skills, experience, location, and other factors.
• Benefits typically include medical, retirement, and employee development resources. The program offers structured career development and a clear path into management and professional sales roles.

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Why Join

• Fast-track career progression with hands-on leadership development.
• Formal coaching and performance reviews to support your objectives and development.
• Opportunity to build professional networks in the community and grow meaningful commercial relationships.

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Legal & Screening Notices

• Applicants should expect a background check where required by law or business need.
• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.