Fast-Track Store Management & Sales Training

Sherwin-Williams; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams in San Jose, CA offers the Management & Sales Training Program, an accelerated, entry-level path to Store Management in 18-24 months.

You will train for operations, sales, and leadership while partnering with store management to grow market share serving painting contractors, manufacturers, and other commercial users.

After completion, a career trajectory with growth opportunities and an open-ended future awaits, aligned with Sherwin-Williams' promote-from-within philosophy.

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, 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.

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 actionRespond 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

Sales skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Timekeeping

Job description

Sherwin-Williams in San Jose, CA offers the Management & Sales Training Program, an accelerated, entry-level path to Store Management in 18-24 months.

You will train for operations, sales, and leadership while partnering with store management to grow market share serving painting contractors, manufacturers, and other commercial users.

After completion, a career trajectory with growth opportunities and an open-ended future awaits, aligned with Sherwin-Williams' promote-from-within philosophy.