Management & Sales Training Program

Sherwin-Williams; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement opportunities

Leadership development training

Professional networking

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking candidates for their Management & Sales Training Program in Auburn, Alabama. This entry-level role prepares you for a Store Management position within 18–24 months. You'll work alongside management on a million-dollar business while receiving training in customer service, sales, and leadership.

The ideal candidate must hold a bachelor's degree and be ready to support a high-volume retail environment. Excellent career progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work without visa sponsorship.
• Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with the program.
• Support strategies to increase sales.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Build positive relationships with customers.
• Complete store administration tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Leadership

Retail experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Job Description

The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry‑level position designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18‑24 months. With Sherwin-Williams’ promote‑from‑within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 8‑week training.

This position’s typical schedule is 44 hours per week, which may include evenings and/or weekends. During the program you will collaborate with store management to oversee a million‑dollar business, providing leadership and insight into the development and strategy of that store. You will learn all operations, clients, and internal strategy, and will grow the company’s market share by selling to large, commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users who need large volumes of our high‑quality products.

What you will gain

• Limitless Career Opportunities
• Structured program provides support including formal discussions to review objectives & development
• Leadership Development – establish the foundation to become a successful leader in our organization
• Training in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations
• Professional Networking – establish relationships essential to growing our business and your success

Job duties involve contact with customers, which may include minors; and access to cash and other payment methods, electronic equipment, personal information, store merchandise and other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to safeguard the safety of the Company’s customers, staff, employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability
• Ensure high levels of customer 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

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 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 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, with or without reasonable accommodation, to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 70 lbs. on occasion

Preferred Qualifications

• Have at least one (1) year experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
• Have previous experience working in a team-oriented setting including work experience, extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Have previous work experience selling paint and paint related products
• Have work experience using timekeeping and/or customer relationship management (CRM) systems
• Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in more than one language
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and communicate in Spanish

Compensation

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable. Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Please be aware, Sherwin‑Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.