Management Trainee -Wilmington, NC Area

Spectrum Paint•Wilmington, NC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Spectrum Paint Company is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Management Trainee in the Wilmington, NC Area. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn our business from the ground up, with a focus on assisting the store manager in achieving sales goals, managing inventory, and developing staff. You will gain hands-on experience in customer service, product knowledge, and store operations, with the potential for growth within the company. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can develop your leadership and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Desire to learn our business, grow with the company.
Excellent customer service skills and positive attitude.
Dependable, on time, thorough and organized with your work.
Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment – being a Team Player.
Ability and desire to lead and develop others.
Reasoning skills – can “think on your feet” and problem-solve.
Basic computer, math, and cash handling / cashiering skills.
Frequently able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, lift, reach, grip, and move product for store or customer needs.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds of product occasionally.
Able to and willing to relocate, if necessary.
Commitment to ethical behavior and willingness to adhere to company policies.
Valid Driver's License.
Candidates must be able to pass a background check and MVR check.
This job requires standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, walking, reaching overhead, gripping, squatting, and carrying the product to and from the delivery and customer vehicles and areas within the store.

Nice To Haves

Degree preferred (in progress is okay) or previous management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting the store manager with achieving sales goals by controlling expenses, determining inventory levels needed, and growing net contribution.
Establishing a strong knowledge of company products.
Assisting the store manager with recruiting, onboarding, and training of staff.
Opening and closing the store.
Assisting customers over the phone and in the store with questions and orders regarding architectural, commercial, and industrial paint products and coating materials.
Preparing orders by mixing/tinting paint to the customer’s specifications.
Accurately identifying and matching paint colors.
Accurately processing cash and credit card transactions while properly maintaining a cash drawer.
Occasionally making deliveries to customers safely and efficiently using a company vehicle.
Loading and unloading the delivery vehicle as needed.
Providing a high level of customer service, ensuring that customers are satisfied with the products and services.
Ensuring customer issues are quickly and efficiently resolved.
Miscellaneous tasks around the paint store such as stocking, cleaning, etc.
Other duties as assigned by management.