Management & Sales Training Program- Charlotte

Sherwin-Williams; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking candidates for its Management & Sales Training Program in Charlotte, NC. This entry-level program prepares individuals for a Store Management role within 18–24 months, offering extensive on-the-job training and development in leadership, sales, and operational skills. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and be at least 18 years old, with a legal ability to work in the U.S. The role requires strong customer service and sales skills, along with a willingness to relocate for future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the US.
• Hold a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lb. frequently and up to 70 lb. occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with program objectives.
• Support business strategies to increase sales and profits.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Maintain outstanding store conditions and merchandising standards.
• Partner with Store Manager for outside sales calls.

Skills

Retail experience

Sales experience

Leadership experience

Customer service

Multilingual communication

Spanish proficiency

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 program designed to prepare candidates for a Store Management role within 18–24 months. The program offers a 44‑hour per week schedule, which may include evenings and weekends. Participants will collaborate with store management to oversee a million‑dollar business, gaining leadership, sales, and operational skills. Successful completion of the initial 8‑week training may lead to an Assistant Store Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Complete training consistent with program objectives.
• Support business strategies to increase sales and optimize profitability.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Maintain knowledge of all products for effective customer recommendations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with wholesale and retail customers.
• Perform store administration tasks.
• Ensure compliance with policies, including safety, loss prevention, and security.
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards.
• 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:

• At least 18 years old.
• Legally authorized to work in the country without sponsorship.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree by the start of the program.
• Ability to retrieve materials and lift/carry up to 50 lb. frequently and up to 70 lb. occasionally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of retail, sales, or customer service experience.
• At least one year of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Prior experience in a team‑oriented setting.
• Experience selling paint or paint‑related products.
• Experience with time‑keeping and/or customer relationship management systems.
• Willingness to relocate for future job opportunities.
• Multilingual communication skills.
• Spanish language proficiency.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sherwin‑Williams is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment with no discrimination 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 protected class.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.