2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Mid Kansas District)

Sherwin-Williams; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive team commitment

Job summary

A leading paint company is seeking candidates for its 2026 Management & Sales Training Program in Wichita. This full-time role offers a structured path to retail management in 18-24 months, requiring a bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license. Ideal candidates should have customer service and sales experience, with opportunities to develop skills in a supportive environment. Benefits include health rewards and career development, while ensuring compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree by the start of the program.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Build and maintain product knowledge to provide 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.
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action.
• Respond to and resolve customer and/or employee complaints.
• Partner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Leadership

Communication (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

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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. You will participate in an initial 8‑week training and may progress to Assistant Store Manager upon successful completion.

This position requires a 44‑hour workweek, including evenings and/or weekends. You will collaborate with store management to oversee a million‑dollar business, providing leadership and strategic insight, while selling to large commercial customers such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, and manufacturers.

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 product knowledge to provide 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 18 years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License
• Must have at least a bachelor's degree by the start of the program
• Must be able to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs on occasion

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year experience in retail, sales, or customer service
• At least one year experience in a leadership role supervising others
• Experience in a team‑oriented setting (e.g., work experience, extracurricular activities, military service)
• Experience selling paint or paint‑related products
• Experience with timekeeping and/or CRM systems
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

Benefits

• Life: Rewards, benefits and flexibility for health and well‑being
• Career: Opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection: Inclusive team and commitment to community

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.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.