Management & Sales Training Program

Sherwin-Williams; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 47,700 - 58,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Limitless Career Opportunities

Formal discussions to review objectives & development

Leadership Development

Job summary

A leading global paint and coatings company seeks candidates for its Management & Sales Training Program in Charleston, WV. This entry-level role prepares you for a Store Management position through a structured 8-week training program, providing skills in leadership, customer service, and sales. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, a valid Driver's license, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This position offers career opportunities within a supportive environment that promotes internal advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
• Build and maintain knowledge of all products for effective recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Sales

Marketing

Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Management & Sales Training Program role at Sherwin-Williams. The 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. The 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 and learn operations, clients, and internal strategy to contribute to the team’s success. You will engage with large, commercial customers such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other commercial users who need large volumes of our high-quality products.

What you will gain and develop through this structured program includes leadership development, customer service, sales and marketing, finance and operations knowledge, professional networking, and a clear career trajectory within the organization.

Base pay range

$53,000.00/yr - $53,000.00/yr

What you will gain

• Limitless Career Opportunities
• Formal discussions to review objectives & development
• Leadership Development to become a successful leader
• Foundations in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations
• Professional Networking and community relationships essential to growing the business

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 for effective 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 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

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Sherwin-Williams is a place that supports stability, growth and momentum, and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest in you with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution.

We offer benefits designed to support health, well-being, and work-life balance. A general description of benefits is available at the benefits site and can vary by location. Compensation decisions are based on factors such as skills, experience, and training, and are subject to change; the company reserves the right to modify information at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including fair chance policies where applicable. Sherwin-Williams is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other characteristic prohibited by law or contract. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, priority referral of Protected Veterans is requested where applicable. The recruiting team will never request payment or sensitive personal information during the application process.