2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Springfield District)

Sherwin-Williams; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 47,700 - 58,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement and health-care plans

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading paint company is offering a Management & Sales Training Program in Springfield, MO. This entry-level role prepares participants for Store Management in 18-24 months with an 8-week training phase. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and be ready for a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include managing operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, and implementing business strategies. Benefits include competitive salary, health care, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work without sponsorship.
• Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Physical ability to lift materials up to 50 lbs frequently and 70 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Complete program training.
• Support business strategies to increase sales.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Maintain store condition and visual merchandising standards.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Leadership

Multilingual communication (Spanish preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Springfield District)

Join the 2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Springfield District) at Sherwin-Williams - an accelerated, entry‑level position that prepares you for a Store Management role within 18‑24 months. Learn through an 8‑week training phase that may lead to an Assistant Store Manager position.

Base Pay Range

$53,000.00 / yr

Program Overview

The program is a 44‑hour per week role that can include evenings and/or weekends. You will manage a million‑dollar business, overseeing operations, client relationships, and strategy. You’ll grow the company’s market share by selling to commercial users such as painting contractors, manufacturing buyers, and large volume purchasers. The training equips you with skills in leadership, customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations.

What You Will Gain

• Limitless career opportunities within Sherwin‑Williams.
• Structured support with formal development reviews.
• Leadership development and customer service excellence.
• Professional networking with community partners.

Responsibilities

• Complete program training.
• Support business strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Build and maintain product knowledge for effective recommendations.
• Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Complete store administration tasks.
• Ensure compliance with policies, including safety, loss prevention, and security.
• Maintain store condition and visual merchandising standards.
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action.
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee complaints.
• Partner with the Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Legally authorized to work without sponsorship.
• Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Bachelor’s degree by program start.
• Physical ability to retrieve materials and lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 70 lbs. occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year retail, sales, or customer service experience.
• One year leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in a team‑oriented setting.
• Experience selling paint or related products.
• Experience using time‑keeping or CRM systems.
• Willingness to relocate.
• Multilingual communication skills (Spanish preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Retirement and health‑care plans.
• Well‑being programs and flexible benefits.
• Career development opportunities.

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, martial status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.