Management & Sales Training Program

Sherwin-Williams; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Structured training program

Professional networking opportunities

Job summary

A leading paint and coatings company is offering an entry-level position in their Management & Sales Training Program in Essex, Vermont. This role is designed to prepare individuals for a Store Manager position within 18-24 months, providing valuable training in sales, customer service, and leadership. Candidates with a minimum of a bachelor's degree and at least 18 years of age are encouraged to apply. Opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive environment are included.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Leadership

Communication

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.

The 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, allowing you to understand the significant part you’ll play in the team’s success. You 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.

Our training experience provides you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in management and professional sales. After you complete the training program, you can count on a career trajectory with a clear beginning and an open end – meaning you shape your future!

What you will gain

• Limitless Career Opportunities
• This structured program provides the support you need, including formal discussions to review your objectives & development
• Leadership Development – you’ll develop the foundation for what it takes to become a successful leader in our organization
• Skill development in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, and operations
• Professional Networking – you will also get out into the community and 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 is necessary to protect 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

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

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.

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.