Management & Sales Training Program

Sherwin-Williams; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plans

Career development opportunities

Commuting support

Job summary

A leading paint and coatings company is seeking candidates for its Management & Sales Training Program in Washington, DC. This entry-level position aims to prepare individuals for Store Management roles within 18-24 months through structured training. Responsibilities include overseeing business operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, and fostering team collaboration. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, leadership potential, and a commitment to sales excellence. Join us for a rewarding career path with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Must have at least a bachelor’s degree by program start.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and up to 70 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with the established program.
• Support business strategies to increase sales.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Build knowledge of all products to inform customer recommendations.
• Build positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Complete store administration tasks and maintain merchandising standards.
• Ensure compliance with policies including safety and security.
• Assist in employee training and performance management as needed.
• Respond to customer and employee questions or complaints.
• Partner with Store Manager to expand outside sales and market share.

Skills

Sales and customer service experience

Leadership ability

Team-oriented mindset

Bilingual communication skills

Sales

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Customer relationship management 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, gaining leadership insight into strategy, operations, and client relationships across commercial sales. You will grow the company’s market share by selling to large commercial users such as painting contractors, purchasing agents, manufacturers, and other volume‑focused customers.

Our training experience provides you with all the skills necessary for a successful career in management and professional sales. After completion you can count on a clear career trajectory, with opportunities for growth and advancement.

What You Will Gain

• Limitless Career Opportunities – structured support and formal development discussions.
• Leadership Development – foundations to become a successful leader.
• Customer, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations Excellence – hands‑on training at every level.
• Professional Networking – community engagement to grow our business and your career.

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 ensure 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 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.
• 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 to retrieve material from shelves and floor stacks, lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 70 lbs. on occasion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one (1) year experience in retail, sales, or customer service positions.
• At least one (1) year of leadership experience supervising others or leading teams.
• Experience working in a team‑oriented setting, including extracurricular activities, military service, etc.
• Experience selling paint and paint‑related products.
• 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; Spanish proficiency preferred.

About Sherwin‑Williams

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. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results.

We invest and support our people in the following ways:
• Life – with rewards, benefits, and flexibility to enhance your health and well‑being.
• Career – opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution.
• Connection – an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities.
It’s all here for you… let’s create your possible.

We offer a wide range of benefits: from retirement to health care, total well‑being and commuting support. Detailed benefits information can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission regulations.

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. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin‑Williams also requests priority referral of Protected Veterans through state and local employment services.