Job Description
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. With Sherwin‑Williams’ promote‑from‑within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 8‑week training. This 44‑hour per week program may include evenings and/or weekends.
During the program you will collaborate with store management to oversee a million‑dollar business, providing leadership and insight into operations, client relationships, and internal strategy. You will learn all aspects of the business and grow the company’s market share by selling to large commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial customers who require large volumes of our high‑quality products.
Our training experience provides you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in management and professional sales. After you complete the training program, you can count on a clear career trajectory that allows you to shape your future.
What You Will Gain
- Limitless career opportunities through structured career paths
- Leadership development and the foundation for becoming a successful leader in our organization
- Skills in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations
- Professional networking and community engagement essential to business growth
Responsibilities
- Complete training consistent with the 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 and 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 the 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:
- One year or more of experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
- One year of experience in a leadership role, supervising others, or leading teams
- Experience working in a team‑oriented setting (e.g., work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.)
- Work experience selling paint and paint‑related products
- Experience using time‑keeping 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
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing
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. We invest and support you in life, career and connection with an inclusive team and commitment to broader communities.
EEO Statement
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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, we request priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Base Pay Range
$55,100.24 /yr – $55,100.24 /yr