Management Trainee Program

PPG is committed to identifying and attracting talent that is looking for a fast track career path in retail management or sales. The Management Trainee Program will help you learn our products, develop skills to build relationships with our customers and prepare you for running your own store where you have full accountability for sales performance and profitability.

Management Trainee

This is our entry level position into a management career path and from this point you can build your own future with the Career Development tools that PPG will provide you.

Training:

• This program will include structured training at a dedicated training center and will involve hands on training, self study modules, classroom training as well as continued learning.
• This position is designed to provide extensive training, both on-the-job and through company training programs, to give you the management and technical skills necessary to become a Store Manager.
• Each Management Trainee works one-on-one with experienced store managers, spending time in each department learning how to manage the day to day store operations.

Job Description

• Work in a retail paint store selling paint and sundry products, processing orders and returns, while developing excellent product knowledge.
• Mixing Paint and performing color matches by customer request.
• Quickly resolve customer complaints and problems.
• Interact with other PPG stores, corporate offices, vendors, and employees.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Exhibit leadership skills and be highly self-motivated.
• Must have ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or working toward completion within 1 year.
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, which may include some evenings and weekends and overtime.
• Must be legally able to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Willingness to relocate to other U.S. cities.

After successfully completing the Management Trainee Program, you will be ready for your next step, in the role of an Assistant Manager or Store Manager. From that time on, your career will include ongoing training that will ensure you have the knowledge and skills to build a successful career with PPG.

To see if PPG Architectural Coatings is currently accepting applicants for this year's trainee program, click here.