Management & Sales Training Program

Sherwin-Williams; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams invites you to join the Management & Sales Training Program in Buffalo as an accelerated, entry-level track toward Store Management in 18–24 months. The program includes a training block and a path to an Assistant Store Manager role upon successful completion.

You will work roughly 44 hours weekly, with potential evenings or weekends, leading store operations, selling to large commercial buyers, and growing the company’s market share. A defined career trajectory begins here.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree by start of the program.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 70 lbs occasionally.
• Willingness to relocate for future opportunities.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in more than one language, including Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Complete training and support strategies to boost sales and profitability.
• Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Maintain store condition, merchandising, and promotional displays.
• Support employee training, development, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Store Manager on outside sales calls to grow market share.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Assist with store administration and policy compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Retail/Sales experience

Customer service

Team oriented

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Job Overview

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. The program includes an 8‑week training that can lead to an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion.

The position typically requires 44 hours per week, which may include evenings or weekends. Throughout the program you will collaborate with store management to oversee a million‑dollar business, provide leadership and insight into store operations, and grow the company’s market share by selling to large commercial customers such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other high‑volume buyers.

After completing the program, you will have a clear career trajectory with a defined beginning and an open end – you shape your future.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with the 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 provide effective customer recommendations.
• Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Complete store administration tasks.
• 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 the Store Manager to make outside sales calls to increase market share.

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 of experience working in a retail, sales, or customer service position.
• Have at least one (1) year of experience in a 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.

Benefits

Life benefits including rewards, benefits, and flexibility to enhance your health and well‑being.

Career benefits with opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and grow your contribution.

Connection benefits with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities.

General range of benefits is detailed at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Candidates may view the offerings by clicking “Candidates” on the link.

Compensation decisions are dependent on facts and circumstances and may vary within the stated wage range. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for geographic differentials. Current information is accurate as of the date of posting; the company reserves the right to modify it at any time.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans. Recruiting team members will never request a payment or sensitive personal information during the application process.