Fast-Track Management & Sales Trainee to Store Manager

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program in the United States offers an accelerated, entry-level path to Store Management in 18-24 months, with a clear trajectory toward an Assistant Store Manager role after training. The program emphasizes leadership, sales, and operations across a high-volume store and prepares you to lead teams serving commercial customers.

Expect a 44-hour work week, possible evenings and weekends, and a strong emphasis on building product knowledge, customer

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be at least eighteen years old
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license
• Must have at least a bachelor's degree by start of program
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 70 lbs occasionally

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 knowledge of all products to ensure effective customer recommendations
• Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers
• Complete store administration
• Ensure compliance with safety, loss prevention and security policies
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
• Support employee training, development and performance management
• Respond to and resolve customer and/or employee complaints
• Partner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Leadership

CRM systems

Timekeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program in the United States offers an accelerated, entry-level path to Store Management in 18-24 months, with a clear trajectory toward an Assistant Store Manager role after training. The program emphasizes leadership, sales, and operations across a high-volume store and prepares you to lead teams serving commercial customers.

Expect a 44-hour work week, possible evenings and weekends, and a strong emphasis on building product knowledge, customer