Hands-On Summer Internship: Retail Management & Sales

Sherwin-Williams; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid 10-12 week summer program offering hands-on experience in our retail stores, covering management, sales and store operations. You’ll travel with a Sales Representative and work with the management team on a team-based project.

Interns gain professional insight into customer service, merchandising, CRM and business management while preparing for potential entry into the Management & Sales Training Program (MTP).

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 be enrolled in a college or university at the time of the internship or co-op program.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally.
• Must be willing to work all scheduled hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Provide friendly and professional assistance to customers in-store and over the phone.
• Sales Support: Maintain product displays and assist customers by recommending items that meet their needs.
• Product Knowledge: Develop a strong understanding of store merchandise to answer customer inquiries and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Inventory & Merchandising: Restock shelves, support inventory management, and contribute to visual merchandising efforts.
• Store Operations: Assist with point-of-sale transactions, product preparation/mixing, and general store maintenance.
• Logistics Support: Help with unloading deliveries, organizing stockrooms, and ensuring efficient inventory flow.
• Training & Compliance: Participate in required training sessions and adhere to store policies, including safety, HR guidelines, and loss prevention protocols.
• Team Collaboration: Support team members in resolving basic customer concerns and completing shared tasks.
• Project Responsibility: Collaborate with fellow interns on a team-based project that addresses a real business challenge or store initiative.

Skills

Customer service

Sales support

Product knowledge

Inventory management

Store operations

Team collaboration

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Internship is a paid 10-12 week summer program offering hands-on experience in our retail stores, covering management, sales and store operations. You’ll travel with a Sales Representative and work with the management team on a team-based project.

Interns gain professional insight into customer service, merchandising, CRM and business management while preparing for potential entry into the Management & Sales Training Program (MTP).