Jan 2027 Sales Leadership Program — Relocation & Travel

Sherwin-Williams Co.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams offers a 10-12 month Sales Leadership Development Program designed to expose you to sales, customer service, and business operations within the Performance Coatings Group. You’ll be placed in the Industrial Wood Division in San Francisco, Oakland, or Sacramento, with relocation required and travel up to 50%.

Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible for a full-time Sales Representative role across Sherwin-Williams’ global units.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher by the start of the program.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in customer service, retail, or sales.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Must have experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).
• Must be willing to relocate for the program, if required.

Responsibilities

• Develop expertise in Sherwin-Williams products, customers, and sales strategies.
• Support sales initiatives within the assigned technical division and territory.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consultative selling.
• Utilize CRM tools to document sales activities and manage customer accounts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver customer solutions.
• Participate in training sessions, field visits, and performance reviews.
• Travel overnight up to 50% of the time as required.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Sales experience

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sherwin-Williams offers a 10-12 month Sales Leadership Development Program designed to expose you to sales, customer service, and business operations within the Performance Coatings Group. You’ll be placed in the Industrial Wood Division in San Francisco, Oakland, or Sacramento, with relocation required and travel up to 50%.

Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible for a full-time Sales Representative role across Sherwin-Williams’ global units.