2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Seattle)

Sherwin-Williams; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 53,280 - 65,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading paint and coatings company in Seattle is seeking an Entry-Level Store Manager trainee. This position aims to accelerate your journey to store management in under two years. You'll oversee a million-dollar business, enhance customer experience, and drive sales with major clients. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license. The role demands excellent leadership, customer service skills, and teamwork. It's a full-time position offering numerous career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Support business strategies to increase sales.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Base pay range

$59,200.00/yr - $59,200.00/yr

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 position’s typical schedule is 44 hours per week, which 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 the development and strategy of that store. Through the course of the program, you will learn all operations, clients, and internal strategy, allowing you to understand the significant part you’ll play in the team’s success. You will 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 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 career trajectory with a clear beginning and an open end – meaning you shape your future!

What you will gain

• Limitless Career Opportunities
• Leadership Development – foundation for becoming a successful leader in our organization
• Professional Networking – establish relationships essential to growing our business and your success
• Training in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; access to cash and payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise, and other items of value. The company requires a criminal history review to protect safety, customers, staff, vendors, contractors, and the 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

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without 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, 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

• At least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
• At least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
• Experience working in a team‑oriented setting, including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Experience selling paint and paint‑related products
• 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 Sherwin‑Williams

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 places and spaces brighter and stronger.

We invest in people through rewards, benefits, and flexibility that enhance health and well‑being.

Benefit details can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/.

Benefits

Includes retirement, health care, total well‑being, and daily commute support.

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 or contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, we request priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Hiring staff will never request payment or sensitive personal information such as national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing