Hiring
Careers at Abbott Paint & Carpet
Part Time Designer at our Stillwater location
Abbott Paint & Carpet — a family-owned and operated business for over 80 years — has an immediate opening for an ambitious, self-motivated Part Time Designer at our Stillwater location (with opportunity for occasional shifts at our other locations as needed). You’ll serve as a knowledgeable resource for our customers, helping them select the right products, answering questions, and providing outstanding service throughout every phase of their project.
Schedule:
- 1 weekday per week
- Every other Saturday and occasional Sunday
- Approximately 8–20 hours per week
Responsibilities:
- Assist customers with paint colors, flooring, window treatments, and other design selections.
- Provide design guidance and product recommendations based on customer style and needs.
- Maintain an organized, welcoming showroom environment.
- Collaborate with the sales team to ensure exceptional customer experiences.
- Stay up to date on current design trends and Abbott Paint & Carpet product offerings.
The Good Stuff – Compensation & Benefits:
- Full training on products, systems, and customer service
- Supportive, family-oriented environment with opportunities to grow
About Abbott Paint & Carpet:
Founded in 1945 by Howard “Mike” Abbott Jr., Abbott Paint & Carpet has been family-run for three generations. Today, Mike’s sons — Kevin, Steve, Tim, and Dave — proudly continue the legacy. Many of our employees and customers have been with us for decades, and it’s that sense of trust, experience, and service that sets us apart. From first-time DIYers to professional contractors, Abbott’s is here to help — before, during, and after the sale.
About You:
The ideal candidate is friendly, detail-oriented, and driven to help customers succeed. You thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoy helping people bring their projects to life. You’ll be trained on everything you need to know, but here’s what you bring to the table:
- Experience or education in interior design, decorating, or related field preferred.
- Strong color sense and product knowledge in flooring, paint, or home finishes a plus.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Enthusiastic, friendly, and detail-oriented.
If you’re ready to join a team that values quality, integrity, and community, we’d love to meet you!
Send resume to kelseyc@abbottpaint.com to get started.
Retail Paint Sales Associate at our Stillwater location
Abbott Paint & Carpet — a family-owned and operated business for over 80 years — has an immediate opening for an ambitious, self-motivated full-time Retail Paint Sales Associate at our Stillwater location (with occasional shifts at our other locations as needed). You’ll serve as a knowledgeable resource for our customers, helping them select the right products, answering questions, and providing outstanding service throughout every phase of their project.
What You’ll Do:
- Work in-store alongside our team of trained sales professionals.
- Provide product recommendations and paint expertise based on customer needs.
- Prepare quotes and give timely, helpful feedback to customers and contractors.
- Collaborate with vendors, customers, and internal teams to ensure a smooth purchasing experience.
- Build relationships with local painters, homeowners, and contractors who rely on our products and support.
Paint or retail experience is helpful but not required — we’ll provide comprehensive training.
The Good Stuff – Compensation & Benefits:
- Medical & dental insurance and 401(k) for all full-time employees
- Paid time off and holidays
- Full training on products, systems, and customer service
- Supportive, family-oriented environment with opportunities to grow
About Abbott Paint & Carpet:
Founded in 1945 by Howard “Mike” Abbott Jr., Abbott Paint & Carpet has been family-run for three generations. Today, Mike’s sons — Kevin, Steve, Tim, and Dave — proudly continue the legacy. Many of our employees and customers have been with us for decades, and it’s that sense of trust, experience, and service that sets us apart. From first-time DIYers to professional contractors, Abbott’s is here to help — before, during, and after the sale.
About You:
The ideal candidate is friendly, detail-oriented, and driven to help customers succeed. You thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoy helping people bring their projects to life. You’ll be trained on everything you need to know, but here’s what you bring to the table:
- Strong communication and people skills
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
- Motivation to meet and exceed sales goals
- Comfort working with technology and POS systems
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to juggle multiple tasks
If you’re ready to join a team that values quality, integrity, and community, we’d love to meet you!
Warehouse/Driver
Abbott Paint & Carpet, a family owned and operated business for 80 years, has an immediate opening for an ambitious, self-reliant part or full time Warehouse/Driver who will help our teams to accept deliveries, organize the warehouse and make the rounds between our three store locations. Come work with us, where you will:
- Filling and receiving orders accurately along with maintaining paperwork
- Making carpet cuts
- Driving a forklift
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Accept vendor deliveries at our White Bear Lake store
- Manage the warehouse space to ensure inventory is properly stored and accessible to the teams
- Ensure deliveries are made to each of our store locations, and other various destinations
The Good Stuff – Compensation & Benefits
- We offer medical & dental insurance and 401k for all our full-time employees.
- Time to recharge – personal and holidays included in hiring package
- Comprehensive training to understand goals, ongoing projects and current processes.
- Ongoing systems, tools and business training, with room for suggestions/improvements.
- Starting pay at $15/hour with room to grow based on experience and discussions with hiring team
About Abbott Paint & Carpet
Abbott Paint & Carpet was founded in 1945 by Howard (Mike) Abbott Jr, father to four proud sons, who now run the day-to-day operations: Kevin, Steve, Tim and Dave. Mike retired in 1990, but stayed present in the store for another 16 years!
At Abbott Paint & Carpet, it’s a family affair, as many of our employees and customers have been with us for the past two generations. Why? Because our experience makes the difference and people know we are here to help them through every project; before, during and after. From consultation to completion, Abbotts is here for you.
About You:
The successful candidate will be excited about managing a warehouse and the roles and responsibilities that come with detailed labor work. Prior experience is great, but it’s not required. Our training will give you all the tools necessary for your success. Other keys to success:
- Valid drivers license
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Drive and ambition
- Team oriented approach
- Energetic personality
