Leadership & Sales Management Trainee Program

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company offers the Management & Sales Training Program, an accelerated, entry-level track designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. You will gain leadership experience and progress toward an Assistant Store Manager position after the initial 8-week training.

The program emphasizes selling to large commercial users and collaborating with store management to drive a million-dollar business, with a clear career trajectory after completion.

Qualifications

• Leadership and people skills for coaching and supervising store teams.
• Strong customer service and sales skills to drive growth.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and collaborate with management.

Responsibilities

• Complete training aligned with the program structure.
• Support strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Build product knowledge to provide effective recommendations.
• Develop relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Assist with store administration and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company offers the Management & Sales Training Program, an accelerated, entry-level track designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. You will gain leadership experience and progress toward an Assistant Store Manager position after the initial 8-week training.

The program emphasizes selling to large commercial users and collaborating with store management to drive a million-dollar business, with a clear career trajectory after completion.