2026 Management & Sales Training Program - Floorcovering

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limitless career opportunities

Leadership development

Professional networking

Job summary

A leading company in floorcovering management is offering an entry-level training program to prepare candidates for roles in Facility Management or as Sales Representatives. The program lasts 18-24 months and provides a structured path toward a management position. You will gain essential skills in operations, sales, and customer service while working closely with facility leadership. This role offers limitless career opportunities, with clear pathways for advancement.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with a focus on facility management or sales.
• Ability to partner with leadership and oversee business operations.
• Capable of developing customer relationships and networking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a multi-million-dollar business during the program.
• Assist in growing market share through sales to commercial consumers.
• Gain knowledge in facility operations, core products, and installation techniques.

Job description

Overview

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 Floorcovering 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. This provides you with career flexibility and consistent growth opportunities. Learn more about our Floorcovering Division and the services we provide to our customers across the country.

This position’s typical schedule is 44 hours per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

Locations

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 one of the following states:

• Connecticut
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New York
• Rhode Island

Responsibilities & Training

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. Throughout the program, 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
  This structured program provides the support you need, including formal discussions to review your objectives & development.
• Leadership Development
  You’ll develop the foundation for what it takes to become a successful leader in our organization.
• Professional Networking
  You will also get out into the community and establish relationships essential to growing our business - and your success.

Additional Information

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.