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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Program Overview

Join a fast-track Management & Sales Training Program designed to prepare you for a store management role in 18–24 months. This accelerated, entry-level development program provides hands-on training across sales, customer service, operations, finance, and leadership. You will work with store leadership to support a high-volume retail location and develop the skills needed to lead teams and grow commercial and retail accounts.

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What You’ll Do

• Complete an established training curriculum with classroom and on-the-job learning
• Support sales strategies to increase market share and optimize store profitability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with wholesale, commercial, and retail customers
• Assist with outside sales calls to grow commercial accounts (e.g., contractors, manufacturers)
• Deliver exceptional customer service and product recommendations
• Support store administration, visual merchandising, and promotional displays
• Help train, coach, and develop store employees and support performance management
• Ensure compliance with safety, loss-prevention, and company policies
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee concerns in a professional manner

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What You’ll Gain

• A clear career path toward store leadership and professional sales roles
• Formal leadership development and performance reviews to support your growth
• Practical experience in sales, operations, finance, and customer relationship management
• Professional networking opportunities in the local community and with commercial customers
• Exposure to a large, multi-location retail business and a promote-from-within culture

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Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Typical schedule: 44 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends
• Ability to retrieve materials from shelves and floor stacks and lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license required for some outside-sales activities

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Minimum Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree completed by the program start date
• Ability to perform the physical requirements listed above, with or without reasonable accommodation

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in retail, sales, or customer service
• 1+ year experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience working in team-oriented settings (work, extracurricular, military, etc.)
• Experience selling paint or paint-related products (a plus)
• Familiarity with timekeeping and CRM systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Bilingual ability (Spanish or other languages) is a plus

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Other Important Information

• This role may require a criminal background review consistent with protecting customers, staff, and company assets.
• Compensation decisions depend on experience, skills, certifications, and other factors. The source posting includes an estimated annual figure; actual pay may vary by location and candidate.
• Confidential Client is committed to inclusive hiring and will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records 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.

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