2026 Management & Sales Training Program - Floorcovering

Sherwin-Williams; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Leadership training

Professional networking

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking candidates for an accelerated Floorcovering Management & Sales Training Program in Fridley, MN. This entry-level position offers a pathway to roles such as Floorcovering Operations Manager or Sales Representative. Responsibilities include supporting business strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction, and completing training. Candidates must be at least 18, have a bachelor's degree, and a valid driver's license. The program promises limitless career opportunities and development in a nationwide market.

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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Fridley, MN, United States and 7 more

Job Description

The Sherwin-Williams Floorcovering Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated entry‑level position designed to prepare you for a Floorcovering Facility Management or Sales Representative role in 18‑24 months. With Sherwin‑Williams’ promote‑from‑within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into a Floorcovering Operations Manager or Field Technician position upon successfully completing the initial 8‑to‑12‑week training. With a national footprint, Sherwin‑Williams Floorcovering serves professional clients in all major markets throughout the United States, providing you with career flexibility and consistent growth opportunities.

Upon successful completion of the Floorcovering Management & Sales Training Program, candidates will be placed into either a Floorcovering Operations Manager or Floorcovering Field Technician position in the following states:

• Kansas
• Missouri

During the program, you will partner with facility leadership, sales, and regional management to oversee a multi‑million‑dollar business, providing leadership and insight into the development and strategy of that facility. You will gain knowledge in facility operations, core products, installation techniques, customer service, and client development, allowing you to understand the significant part you’ll play in the team’s success. You will assist in growing the company’s market share by partnering with and selling floorcovering materials to commercial consumers such as large property management companies, builders, and renovation contractors. You will gain insight into the organizational structures of customers operating in key market segments and become experienced at interacting with individuals responsible for procurement, community management, project management, maintenance, and property development.

Our training experience provides you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in facility management or professional sales. After you complete the training program, you can count on a career trajectory with a clear beginning and an open end – meaning you shape your future!

What you will gain

• Limitless career opportunities – a structured program that supports you in career progression.
• Leadership development – build the foundation for becoming a successful leader.
• Professional networking – establish relationships essential to growing the business and your success.

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

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

Qualifications

• 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 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 floorcovering and/or floorcovering 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

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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 or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.