Assistant Manager Trainee Floorcovering - Store 703207

Sherwin-Williams; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) or retirement plan

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams invites applications for its Floorcovering - Operations Manager Trainee Program in Minnesota. This accelerated, entry-level path prepares teammates for a Floorcovering Branch Management role within 18–24 months, with an 8-week training period to start.

The role includes leadership development, cross-functional exposure, and a potential career path within the company. During training you’ll manage a million-dollar store, drive sales across multifamily, senior living, homebuilder,

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 70 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Complete training in established program.
• Support strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through service.
• Maintain product knowledge to advise customers effectively.
• Build positive relationships with wholesale customers.
• Perform store administration tasks and communicate with staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, loss prevention, and security policies.
• Support training and performance management of staff.
• Resolve customer and employee concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with Branch Manager for outside sales when applicable.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Marketing

Finance

Operations

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

CRM systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Job Description

The Sherwin-Williams Floorcovering - Operations Manager Trainee Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare current or prospective employees for a Floorcovering Branch Management role in 18-24 months. With Sherwin-Williams’ promotion-from-within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into a Floorcovering Operations Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 8-week training course.

The Sherwin-Williams Floorcovering - Operations Manager Trainee Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare current or prospective employees for a Floorcovering Branch Management role in 18-24 months. With Sherwin-Williams’ promotion-from-within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into a Floorcovering Operations Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 8-week training course. 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 several market segments, including multifamily housing, senior living, homebuilder, and single-family rental. 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! This position’s typical schedule is 44 hours per week. This position is eligible for health benefits, such as medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), disability coverage, security, retirement and saving benefits. Additional benefits include a generous time away from work package, including personal leave, paid parental leave, medical leave, vacation, and holidays. Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public. This position may require 10% travel.

What you will gain

Limitless Career Opportunities

This structured program provides the support you need, including formal discussions to review your objectives & development

Leadership Development

You’ll develop the foundation for what it takes to become a successful leader in our organization

We’ll teach you how to excel at customer service, sales, and marketing, finance, and operations

Professional Networking

You will also get out into the community and establish relationships essential to growing our business - and your success

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 customers
• Complete store administration related tasks and communicate effectively with store staff
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures including safety, loss prevention, and security
• Support employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
• Respond to and resolve any customer and/or employee complaints promptly
• Partner with Branch Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share, when applicable

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must have at least a High School diploma or GED
• 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 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 an associate degree or higher in business, sales, or marketing
• 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 leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
• Have previous work experience in the floorcovering industry
• Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management ("CRM") systems
• Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities

About Us

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 the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable. 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. Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.