Leadership Trainee: Fast-Track to Store Manager

Sherwin-Williams Co.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Health benefits (medical, dental, and-

Paid time off

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams Co. is offering an Assistant Manager Trainee Program in Frederick, MD, designed to fast-track current employees into a Store Management role within 18–24 months.

The program includes 6–8 weeks of training, with a typical 44-hour work week that may include evenings/weekends. Trainees learn operations, sales, and leadership to grow market share among painting contractors and other commercial customers.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Build product knowledge to make effective customer recommendations.
• Build relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Complete store administration.
• Ensure compliance with safety, loss prevention and security policies.
• Maintain store condition and merchandising standards.
• Assist in employee training and development.
• Respond to and resolve customer and employee concerns.
• Partner with Store Manager to make outside sales calls.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Retail sales

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher in business/sales/marketing

Tools

CRM systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Sherwin-Williams Co. is offering an Assistant Manager Trainee Program in Frederick, MD, designed to fast-track current employees into a Store Management role within 18–24 months.

The program includes 6–8 weeks of training, with a typical 44-hour work week that may include evenings/weekends. Trainees learn operations, sales, and leadership to grow market share among painting contractors and other commercial customers.