Management & Sales Training Program

About the role

This accelerated, entry-level position is designed to prepare current employees for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. Upon successful completion of the initial 6-8-week training, you will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Store Manager position. This position's typical schedule is 44 hours per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

What you will gain

• Limitless career opportunities with a structured program that includes formal discussions to review your objectives and development
• Leadership development to build the foundation for becoming a successful leader
• Training in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations
• Professional networking and community relationship building essential to growing the business

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service
• Build and maintain knowledge of all products to ensure effective customer recommendations
• Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers
• Complete store administration
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards, including promotional packages and sales floor displays
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
• Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints
• Partner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License
• Must have at least a High School diploma or GED
• 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 of experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
• At least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
• Previous work experience selling paint and paint-related products
• Work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management ("CRM") systems
• Associate's degree or higher in business, sales, or marketing
• Previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans
• Health benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Disability coverage
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Generous time away from work package including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays