Fast-Track Management & Sales Trainee to Store Leader

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

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 Sherwin-Williams' promote-from-within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 8-week training.

Typical schedule is 44 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include being at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license.
• Bachelor's degree required by program start.
• Ability to retrieve materials and lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 70 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with the established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Build knowledge of all products to provide effective recommendations.
• Build relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Complete store administration and ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain store condition and visual merchandising standards.
• Support training, development, performance management, and corrective action.
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee complaints.
• Partner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership

Team supervision

CRM experience

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 Sherwin-Williams' promote-from-within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 8-week training.

Typical schedule is 44 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.