2026 Management & Sales Training Program (Westchester/Rockland Counties)

Sherwin-Williams; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking candidates for its Management & Sales Training Program in Danbury, Connecticut. This accelerated entry-level position aims to prepare individuals for Store Management within 18-24 months, emphasizing promotion from within.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree and a valid driver’s license. Responsibilities include training, supporting sales strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining store conditions. Preferred qualifications include retail experience and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with the established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership experience

Customer service

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

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 a promote‑from‑within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress to an Assistant Store Manager upon successful completion of the initial 8‑week training.

Job Details

Typical schedule is 44 hours per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends.

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 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

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

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

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. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.