Fast-Track Store Management & Sales Training

Sherwin-Williams; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams invites candidates to join the Management & Sales Training Program in Schaumburg, IL. This accelerated, entry-level track lasts 18–24 months and feeds into an Assistant Store Manager role after eight weeks of training.

Expect a 44-hour workweek with potential evenings/weekends, and exposure to a million-dollar store through leadership and strategy development. You will sell to large commercial users, including painting contractors and purchasing agents, and learn operations,

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship 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 to lift 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 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 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

Retail experience

Sales leadership

Customer service

Paint knowledge

CRM systems

Relocation willingness

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Sherwin-Williams invites candidates to join the Management & Sales Training Program in Schaumburg, IL. This accelerated, entry-level track lasts 18–24 months and feeds into an Assistant Store Manager role after eight weeks of training.

Expect a 44-hour workweek with potential evenings/weekends, and exposure to a million-dollar store through leadership and strategy development. You will sell to large commercial users, including painting contractors and purchasing agents, and learn operations,