2026 Management & Sales Training Program

Sherwin-Williams; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid parental leave

Generous time away from work package

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking candidates for its Management & Sales Training Program in Baltimore, Maryland. This entry-level position prepares you for a Store Management role in 18-24 months through an 8-week training program. Ideal candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and be willing to lead operations while ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role involves collaborating with store management, optimizing sales strategies, and maintaining store standards. Eligible for health benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Sales skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

The Sherwin‑Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry‑level position designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. Upon successful completion of the initial 8‑week training, you may advance to an Assistant Store Manager position. With Sherwin‑Williams’ promote‑from‑within philosophy, you will collaborate with store management to oversee a million‑dollar business, lead operations, and develop sales strategy.

Start Date

Summer 2026

Program Schedule

44 hours per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

Role

You will learn all operations, clients, and internal strategy, enabling you to grow the company’s market share by selling to large, commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users who need large volumes of high‑quality products.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, security, retirement and savings benefits, and more. Additional benefits include generous time away from work package, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, holidays, among other benefits.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Ensure high levels of customers 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

Qualifications

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 bachelor's degree by the start of this development program
• 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

• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
• Have previous experience working in a team‑oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Have previous work experience selling paint and paint related products
• Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management (“CRM”) systems
• 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

About Us

At Sherwin‑Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings, and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sherwin‑Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Please be aware, Sherwin‑Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.