Accelerated Store Management & Sales Trainee

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company offers an accelerated Management & Sales Training Program designed to prepare you for a Store Management role within 18–24 months. With a promote-from-within philosophy, you can move into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial training.

The program features hands-on leadership development, collaboration with store management, and exposure to sales, marketing, and operations as you grow within a million-dollar store.

Qualifications

• 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 to retrieve material from shelves and lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customers 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.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company offers an accelerated Management & Sales Training Program designed to prepare you for a Store Management role within 18–24 months. With a promote-from-within philosophy, you can move into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial training.

The program features hands-on leadership development, collaboration with store management, and exposure to sales, marketing, and operations as you grow within a million-dollar store.