Assistant Manager Trainee: Fast-Track to Store Leadership

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company offers an Assistant Manager Trainee Program in Maryland. This accelerated, entry-level role is designed to prepare you for Store Management in 18-24 months and a promotion to Assistant Store Manager after initial training.

The program features a 44-hour workweek, with possible evenings or weekends, and exposure to all store operations, sales and strategy as you help grow market share among commercial buyers.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License.
• Must have at least a High School diploma or GED.
• Must be able to lift and carry 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 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.

Skills

Customer service experience

Leadership experience

Teamwork

Spanish language

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher in business, sales, or marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company offers an Assistant Manager Trainee Program in Maryland. This accelerated, entry-level role is designed to prepare you for Store Management in 18-24 months and a promotion to Assistant Store Manager after initial training.

The program features a 44-hour workweek, with possible evenings or weekends, and exposure to all store operations, sales and strategy as you help grow market share among commercial buyers.