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 you for a Store Management role in approximately 18–24 months through hands-on store experience, outside sales, and leadership development. You will work alongside store leadership to manage operations for a high-volume store, build relationships with large commercial customers, and learn sales, merchandising, customer service, finance, and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Complete the training curriculum and meet program milestones
• Support business strategies to increase sales and improve profitability
• Deliver exceptional customer service and resolve customer issues
• Build and maintain product knowledge to make effective customer recommendations
• Develop relationships with wholesale and retail customers, including large-volume commercial accounts
• Complete store administrative tasks and support visual merchandising standards
• Ensure compliance with safety, loss-prevention, and security policies
• Support employee training, performance management, and corrective actions
• Partner with the Store Manager on outside sales calls to grow market share

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Qualifications

Minimum requirements

• At least 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 by the start of the development program
• Able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve items from shelves and floor stacks and lift/carry up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally

Preferred qualifications

• 1+ year working in retail, sales, or customer service
• 1+ year in a leadership or supervisory role (work, extracurricular, military, etc.)
• Experience selling paint or paint-related products (helpful but not required)
• Experience with timekeeping or CRM systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Bilingual skills (Spanish or other languages) are a plus

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Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Typical schedule: 44 hours per week; may include evenings and weekends
• Physical demands: frequent lifting to 50 lbs, occasional lifting to 70 lbs; tasks include stocking, merchandising, and customer interactions

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Compensation & Career Path

• Estimated pay: $87,414 per year (estimated)
• This program is designed as a clear career track — you'll receive structured coaching, formal development reviews, and opportunities to advance into Assistant Store Manager and beyond.

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Background Checks & Legal Notices

Because this role includes customer contact and access to cash, electronic systems, and merchandise, a review of criminal history may be required where permitted by law. Confidential Client will consider applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process; please notify the recruiter if you need assistance.

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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.